To pronounce "longed-for", say LONG-edf-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LONG-edf-or
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"longed-for" has 3 syllables: long-edf-or.
"Longed-for" has 3 syllables: long · edf · or.
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