How to Pronounce "lengthened"
word
ˈɫɛŋkθənd/, /ˈɫɛŋθənd
LENGK-thənd
lˈɛŋθənd
LENG-thənd
Definition
Made longer in distance, time, or duration. Used when something has been extended compared to its original length.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛŋkθənd/, /ˈɫɛŋθənd
British English
lˈɛŋθənd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LENGK-thənd
UK
LENG-thənd
Listen in Context
The rope was lengthened to reach the other side.
Her dress was lengthened for the event.
The meeting was lengthened by an hour.
We lengthened our vacation to spend more time at the beach.