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furlong

The correct spelling is furlong.

How to pronounce furlong

/ˈfɜː(ɹ)lɒŋ/
noun

IPA: /ˈfɜː(ɹ)lɒŋ/

Say it like: Fur-lon-g

The correct spelling is furlong. A unit of length equal to 220 yards, 1/8 mile, or 201.168 meters, now only used in measuring distances in horse racing.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A unit of length equal to 220 yards, 1/8 mile, or 201.168 meters, now only used in measuring distances in horse racing.

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