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How to pronounce:
long
Phonetic Transcription:
lɒŋ
Examples:
The list is ridiculously long in length.
The total length of the railroad was pretty long.
The comission was lifelong or as long the king wanted.
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Common mistakes of long pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "long" as /lɒŋ/ (UK) or /lɔŋ/ (US), confusing it with "song". Tip: Focus on the "o" sound, which is more rounded and should sound like /lɔːŋ/.
- Incorrect stress placement: A common error is stressing the second syllable, saying "long" as "lo-ng". Tip: Remember that "long" is a single-syllable word, so the stress is at the beginning, /lɔːŋ/.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some people pronounce "long" with a heavy "g" sound, making it sound like "longg". Tip: The "g" should be soft and not overly pronounced; it's subtle, /lɔːŋ/.
- Adding an extra vowel sound: Learners might insert a vowel sound, pronouncing it as "lo-ong". Tip: Keep it concise; "long" has no extra syllables. It is pronounced as one smooth sound, /lɔːŋ/.
- Confusing with "lung": Some mistakenly say "lung" when they mean "long," leading to a completely different meaning. Tip: Pay attention to the vowel sound; "long" has an "o" sound, while "lung" has an "u" sound.