Longitude

Definition of Longitude

Longitude is a measurement of how far east or west a place is from a starting point, usually the Prime Meridian.

How should Longitude divide into syllables

There are three syllables in 'longitude'. The vowels in the word are 'o', 'i' and 'u' and the consonants are 'l', 'n', 'g', 't' and 'd'.

Part of Speech - Longitude

Sentences with Longitude

• The longitude of Paris is approximately 2°E.
• The United States spans a large range of longitudes.
• Longitude is measured in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
• The longitude of the International Date Line is 180°.
• The longitude of the Equator is 0°.

Quotes with Longitude

• "The true way to understand a system is to try and change it." - William Longgood
• "The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper." - Eden Phillpotts
• "Longitude is an imaginary line that goes around the Earth, dividing it into the Eastern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere." - John Harrison

Number of characters in Longitude

9 ( l, o, n, g, i, t, u, d, e )

Unique letters in Longitude

9 ( l, o, n, g, i, t, u, d, e )

Longitude Backwards

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Phonetic Transcription of Longitude

IPA (International): ˈlɑ:ndʒʌˌtu:d

ARA (American): ˈlɑndʒʌˌtud

EPA (English): ˈlɑ:ndʒʌˌtu:d

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