How to Pronounce Longueur

To pronounce "longueur", say LONG-ueur — 2 syllables, IPA /lɒŋˈ(ɡ)əː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/lɒŋˈ(ɡ)əː/

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💡 Tip for remembering “longueur”

"longueur" has 2 syllables: long-ueur.

What does longueur mean?

noun

  1. (authorship) A lengthy passage in a dramatic or literary work, especially a dull or tedious one; a period of boredom.

Related words

longitudeborelengthlessnessdoldrumslangourlanguourdullsvilleprose

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "longueur"?▾

"Longueur" has 2 syllables: long · ueur.

What is the IPA transcription of "longueur"?▾

The IPA transcription of "longueur" is /lɒŋˈ(ɡ)əː/.

What does "longueur" mean?▾

Longueur: (authorship) A lengthy passage in a dramatic or literary work, especially a dull or tedious one; a period of boredom.

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