How to Pronounce Long-playing

To pronounce "long-playing", say LONGPL-ay-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

LONGPL-ay-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “long-playing”

"long-playing" has 3 syllables: longpl-ay-ing.

What does long-playing mean?

adjective

  1. Referring to records that recorded a greater amount of sound than previous versions had; an LP; generally a 12-inch 33⅓-RPM vinyl record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "long-playing"?▾

"Long-playing" has 3 syllables: longpl · ay · ing.

What does "long-playing" mean?▾

Long-playing: Referring to records that recorded a greater amount of sound than previous versions had; an LP; generally a 12-inch 33⅓-RPM vinyl record.

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