How to Pronounce Longterm

To pronounce "longterm", say LONGT-erm — 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

LONGT-erm

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💡 Tip for remembering “longterm”

"longterm" has 2 syllables: longt-erm. It rhymes with affirm and firm, if that helps it stick.

What does longterm mean?

adjective

  1. Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.
  2. Extending over a relatively long time period.

Antonyms

short-term

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Words that rhyme with longterm

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affirmfirminfirmconfirmreaffirmtermsquirmbermspermfromfermworm

Related words

longstandingprotractedprolongedlong-rangelong-standinglong-termlengthylong-lived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "longterm"?▾

"Longterm" has 2 syllables: longt · erm.

What does "longterm" mean?▾

Longterm: Becoming evident after a relatively long time period.

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