How to Pronounce Prolonged

To pronounce "prolonged", say PROL-ong-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “prolonged”

"prolonged" has 3 syllables: prol-ong-ed. It rhymes with thronged and twanged, if that helps it stick.

What does prolonged mean?

verb

To extend in space or length.
To lengthen in time; to extend the duration of

adjective

Lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

Synonyms

draw out enduring longsome

Antonyms

brief temporary

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Words that rhyme with prolonged

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thronged twanged wronged belonged pronged longed thonged gonged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "prolonged"?▾

"Prolonged" has 3 syllables: prol · ong · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "prolonged"?▾

The IPA transcription of "prolonged" is /pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/.

What does "prolonged" mean?▾

Prolonged: To extend in space or length.

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