How to Pronounce Longsuffering

To pronounce "longsuffering", say LONGS-uff-er-ing — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

LONGS-uff-er-ing

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"longsuffering" has 4 syllables: longs-uff-er-ing.

What does longsuffering mean?

adjective

  1. Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.

    “His long-suffering wife may have had to put up with him for many years, but she also benefited when times were good.”

noun

  1. Long, patient endurance of insult, abuse or mistreatment; longanimity

Synonyms

longanimous

Related words

longanimitynervesemperlenitymercylenitysedulitylongingmagnanimity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "longsuffering"?▾

"Longsuffering" has 4 syllables: longs · uff · er · ing.

What does "longsuffering" mean?▾

Longsuffering: Having endured mental or physical discomfort for a protracted period of time patiently or without complaint.

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