How to Pronounce "elongated"
word
ɪˈɫɔŋɡeɪtəd
ee-LAWNG-gay-tid
ɪlˈɒŋɡeɪtɪd
ee-LONG-gay-tid
Definition
Something that is elongated is much longer than it is wide, often stretched out or extended in length.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈɫɔŋɡeɪtəd
British English
ɪlˈɒŋɡeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-LAWNG-gay-tid
UK
ee-LONG-gay-tid
Listen in Context
The snake has an elongated body.
The mirror is elongated, not round.
He drew an elongated oval on the paper.
Her face looked more elongated than usual in the photo.