prolong

/prəˈlɒŋ/

Syllables pro·long

Stress pro-LONG

Phonics Breakdown

pro

/prə/

schwa

long

/lɒŋ/

short o

Meaning

to make something last longer

Sound Reference

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pro=/prə/ (problem) + long=/lɒŋ/ (long)

Example

The doctor decided to prolong the treatment.