How to pronounce conlang
Say it like KAHN-lang. Conlang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- lang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conlang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- langGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of conlang
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-lang.
What does conlang mean?
- Alternative form of constructed language (“a human language consciously devised by an individual or a small group, as opposed to having naturally evolved as a natural language”)“The Klingon language is a conlang created for use in the Star Trek franchise.”
- To create or work on a conlang (constructed language).“I've been conlanging since I was nine years old.”
Where does conlang come from?
The noun is a syllabic abbreviation of constructed language, while the verb is derived from the noun.
Questions about saying conlang
How do you pronounce conlang?
Say KAHN-lang. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌlæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnlæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conlang?
Conlang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · lang.
Is conlang pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒnlæŋ/ (KON-lang).