How to Pronounce Longings

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

LONG-ings

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💡 Tip for remembering “longings”

"longings" has 2 syllables: long-ings. It rhymes with belongings, if that helps it stick.

What does longings mean?

noun

  1. An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.
  2. The buying of a financial instrument with the expectation that its value will rise

Synonyms

yearning

Words that rhyme with longings

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belongings

Related words

yearningappetitesaspirationsdesiresitcheswantswishesyens

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "longings"?▾

"Longings" has 2 syllables: long · ings.

What does "longings" mean?▾

Longings: An earnest and deep, not greatly passionate, but rather melancholic desire.

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