How to Pronounce "lengthen"
word
ˈɫɛŋkθən/, /ˈɫɛŋθən
LENGK-thun
lˈɛŋθən
LENG-thun
Definition
To make something longer in size or duration; to increase the length or time of something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛŋkθən/, /ˈɫɛŋθən
British English
lˈɛŋθən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LENGK-thun
UK
LENG-thun
Listen in Context
Can you lengthen this rope for me?
The days slowly lengthen in spring.
They want to lengthen the meeting by an hour.
I had to lengthen my stay because of the flight delay.