American English
/ˈlɛŋ.θi/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Lasting a long time, often longer than people want or expect.
“Lengthy” is commonly pronounced /ˈlɛŋ.θi/ or with a brief /k/ sound, /ˈlɛŋk.θi/. Both are natural American pronunciations.
Lasting a long time, often longer than people want or expect.
We had a lengthy meeting.
The lengthy flight was tiring.
Lengthy often suggests that something is longer than necessary or convenient.
lengthy meeting · lengthy discussion · lengthy process
a lengthy + singular noun
lengthy + plural noun
Containing many words or details and taking a long time to read or understand.
She sent me a lengthy report.
The lawyer gave a lengthy explanation.
In this meaning, lengthy is often more formal than long.
lengthy report · lengthy explanation · lengthy letter
a lengthy + singular noun
lengthy + plural noun