lengthy
LENG-thee
lengthee
/ˈlɛŋθi/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lengthy” is spelled “lengthee”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | e | ng | th | ee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /ɛ/ | /ŋ/ | /θ/ | /i/ |
English writes “lengthy” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“lengthee” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “lengthy”
healthydorothyfilthycathysympathykathywealthytimothyunhealthyempathy
“lengthy” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lengthy”?
“lengthy” is pronounced LENG-thee — IPA /ˈlɛŋθi/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “lengthee”.
How many syllables are in “lengthy”?
“lengthy” has 2 syllables: LENG-thee (the capitalized syllable is stressed).