how to pronounce prolongation

/pʁɔ.lɔ̃.ɡa.sjɔ̃/

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prolongation is pronounced in four syllables

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ɔ̃

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ɔ̃

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An example use of prolongation in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… l'autorisation la prolongation et tout …”

meanings of prolongation

noun:

Overtime, extra time.
Extension.

prolongation frequency in french - C2 level of CEFR

the word prolongation occurs in french 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.