How to pronounce auxlang
Say it like AWK-slang. Auxlang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce auxlang. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- AWK
- slang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Auxlang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- slangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of auxlang
American and British speakers say auxlang in essentially the same way: /ˈɔkslæŋ/ in the US and /ˈɔːkslæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: AWK-slang.
What does auxlang mean?
- A constructed auxiliary language.“One of the most successful auxlangs is Esperanto, which has native speakers.”
Where does auxlang come from?
Abbreviation of auxiliary language, in the style of conlang.
Questions about saying auxlang
How do you pronounce auxlang?
Say AWK-slang. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔkslæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɔːkslæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in auxlang?
Auxlang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWK). Broken into parts: AWK · slang.
Do Americans and Brits say auxlang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔkslæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɔːkslæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.