How to pronounce along

Say it like this: /əˈlɑŋ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/əˈlɑŋ/

What does along mean?

prepBy the length of; in a line with the length of; lengthwise next to.

“Water whished along the boat as we rowed upstream.”

In a line with, with a progressive motion on; onward on; forward on.

“Swiftly and silently he made his way along the track which ran through the meadows.”

advIn company; together.

“John played the piano and everyone sang along.”

Onward, forward, with progressive action.

“Don't stop here. Just move along.”

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allow allowed almost alone already also alternative although

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