How to Pronounce Longingly

To pronounce "longingly", say LONG-ingly — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

LONG-ingly

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💡 Tip for remembering “longingly”

"longingly" has 2 syllables: long-ingly.

What does longingly mean?

adverb

  1. In a longing manner, with desire, yearningly.

Related words

yearninglywantinglydesiringlyhungeringlywishinglyhankeringlydesirouslylustfully

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How many syllables are in "longingly"?▾

"Longingly" has 2 syllables: long · ingly.

What does "longingly" mean?▾

Longingly: In a longing manner, with desire, yearningly.

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