How to Pronounce "longing"
word
/ˈɫɔŋɪŋ/
LAWNG-ing
/lˈɒŋɪŋ/
LONG-ing
Definition
A strong feeling of wanting or wishing for something or someone, especially something far away or out of reach.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɔŋɪŋ/
British English
/lˈɒŋɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNG-ing
UK
LONG-ing
Listen in Context
She felt a deep longing for her family.
His longing to travel grew stronger every year.
There was longing in her eyes as she looked at the old photos.
He spoke with a quiet longing about his childhood home.