How do you pronounce "along"?

In American English: /əˈlɔŋ/ (uh-LAWNG). In British English: /əlˈɒŋ/ (uhl-ONG). In Canadian English: /əˈlɔŋ/ (uh-LAWNG). In Australian English: /ɐlˈɒŋ/ (ⱯL).

Is "along" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈlɔŋ/ (uh-LAWNG), while in British English it's /əlˈɒŋ/ (uhl-ONG).

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/əˈlɔŋ/

uh-LAWNG

Syllable Breakdown

əal·lɔŋong

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Last updated: 2026-02-12