how to pronounce longevity
/lɔːnˈdʒɛvətiː/
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the above transcription of longevity is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association; you can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
longevity is pronounced in four syllables
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video examples of longevity pronunciation
An example use of longevity in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… uh certainly not by longevity at the …”
meanings of longevity
noun:
- Duration over time; persistence.
- The quality of being long-lasting, especially of life.
longevity frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR
the word longevity occurs in english on average 2.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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