How To Pronounce Lengthy
lengthy
How To Say Lengthy Phonetically
Say the part in capitals loudest. This plain spelling is a guide; the IPA above is exact.
In British English, lengthy is pronounced /ˈleŋ.θi/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlẽŋ.θi]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈleŋ.θi/.
Lengthy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Lengthy has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Transcription Tips For Lengthy
- Rule 13
The Letters th
The letters th usually realise the dental sounds /θ/ and /ð/. Some exceptions are Thomas /ˈtɒm.əs/, thyme /taɪm/ and Esther /ˈes.tə/.
think /θɪŋk/both /bəʊθ/them /ðem/
Here. Lengthy /ˈleŋ.θi/
- Rule 29
The Letter y
The letter y before a vowel is usually a consonant, /j/. After a consonant it is usually a vowel.
yes /jes/yam /jæm/city /ˈsɪt.i/
Here. Lengthy /ˈleŋ.θi/
- Rule 3
Mark The Stressed Syllable
When a word has more than one syllable, the primary stress marker must be placed before the stressed syllable. It is wrong to write /lɔː.jə/ without the stress marker.
lawyer /ˈlɔː.jə/
Here. Lengthy /ˈleŋ.θi/
- Rule 7
Stress Mark Replaces The Dot
Do not place a syllable boundary marker where the stress marker appears. /ðeɪ.ə.naʊ.ˈhɪə/ is not acceptable.
They are now here /ðeɪ.ə.naʊˈhɪə/
Here. Lengthy /ˈleŋ.θi/
Questions About Lengthy
How do you say lengthy phonetically?
Lengthy sounds like LENG-thee in British English, and the same in American English. The part in capitals is stressed.
How do you pronounce lengthy in British English?
In British English, lengthy is pronounced /ˈleŋ.θi/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlẽŋ.θi].
How do you pronounce lengthy in American English?
In American English, lengthy is pronounced /ˈleŋ.θi/.
How many syllables are in lengthy?
Lengthy has two syllables, /leŋ/ + /θi/.
Where is the stress in lengthy?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /leŋ/.
Do British and American English pronounce lengthy the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈleŋ.θi/.
Syllables And Tree Diagram Of Lengthy
Lengthy has two syllables. See how lengthy divides into syllables, its syllable structure and its tree diagram in the Adroit Phonology App.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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