How to pronounce conlanger
Say it like KAHN-lang-er. Conlanger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- lang
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conlanger 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.
- langKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of conlanger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-lang-uh.
What does conlanger mean?
- Someone who creates constructed languages (conlangs).
Where does conlanger come from?
From conlang + -er.
Questions about saying conlanger
How do you pronounce conlanger?
Say KAHN-lang-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnlæŋɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnlæŋə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conlanger?
Conlanger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · lang · er.
Is conlanger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɒnlæŋə/ (KON-lang-uh).