How to Pronounce "string along"
expression
ˈstɹɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
STRING-uh-LAWNG
stɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
string-uh-LONG
Definition
To deceive someone by making them believe something that isn't true, often about intentions or plans, or to go along with someone without strong interest or commitment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈstɹɪŋ/ /əˈɫɔŋ
British English
stɹˈɪŋ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
STRING-uh-LAWNG
UK
string-uh-LONG
Listen in Context
She didn't want to date him, but she strung him along for months.
Don't just string along if you are not interested.
They asked me to join, so I just strung along for fun.
He kept stringing her along without ever saying what he really wanted.