To pronounce "long-standing", say LONGST-and-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LONGST-and-ing
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"long-standing" has 3 syllables: longst-and-ing.
adjective
“Long-standing custom calls for referring to the town chairman as mayor, even though we don't have a mayor.”
"Long-standing" has 3 syllables: longst · and · ing.
Long-standing: Having existed for a long time.
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