prolonged

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: pro-longed (2)

English Definition

Continuing for a long time or longer than usual.

Example Sentence

The prolonged drought caused severe damage to the crops.

US IPA /prəˈlɔːŋd/

UK IPA /prəˈlɒŋd/

extended lengthened protracted sustained long-term

shortened brief temporary