How to Pronounce "lengthens"
word
ˈɫɛŋkθənz/, /ˈɫɛŋθənz
LENGK-thenz
lˈɛŋθənz
LENG-thenz
Definition
To make something longer or to become longer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɛŋkθənz/, /ˈɫɛŋθənz
British English
lˈɛŋθənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LENGK-thenz
UK
LENG-thenz
Listen in Context
The rope lengthens when you pull it.
The day lengthens in summer.
Her hair lengthens every month.
This exercise really lengthens your muscles.