How to Pronounce Longing

To pronounce "longing", say LONG-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɒŋɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “longing”

"longing" has 2 syllables: long-ing. It rhymes with belonging and wronging, if that helps it stick.

What does longing mean?

verb

  1. To take a long position in.

verb

  1. To await, aspire, desire greatly (something to occur or to be true)

    “She longed for him to come back.”

verb

  1. To be appropriate to, to pertain or belong to.

Synonyms

acheyearn

Words that rhyme with longing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belongingwrongingprolongingthrongingtwangingbonging

Related words

yearningyearndesireaspirationwishambitioneagernessfeeling

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "longing"?▾

"Longing" has 2 syllables: long · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "longing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "longing" is /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/.

What does "longing" mean?▾

Longing: To take a long position in.

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