How to Pronounce "as long as"
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
AZ-LAWNG-AZ
ˈæs/ /lˈɒŋ/ /ˈæs
AZ-LONG-AZ
Definition
Used to say that one thing will happen or be true if another thing also happens or is true; similar to 'if' or 'provided that'. Can also mean 'for the duration that'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz
British English
ˈæs/ /lˈɒŋ/ /ˈæs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ-LAWNG-AZ
UK
AZ-LONG-AZ
Listen in Context
You can play outside as long as you finish your homework first.
We will stay here as long as it doesn't rain.
You can borrow my book as long as you return it.
I'm happy to help as long as you ask politely.