How to Pronounce "longboat"
word
ˈlɔŋˌboʊt
LAWNG-boht
lˈɒŋbəʊt
LONG-boht
Definition
A long and narrow boat, historically used on ships for carrying people or goods to and from the shore.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈlɔŋˌboʊt
British English
lˈɒŋbəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNG-boht
UK
LONG-boht
Listen in Context
“Hop in the longboat, and we’ll head for shore before dark,” the explorer said.
The sailors rowed the longboat to the shore.
We saw a wooden longboat in the museum.
The captain ordered the crew to lower the longboat.