How to pronounce conlanging
Say it like KAHN-lang-ing. Conlanging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- lang
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conlanging 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of conlanging
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-lang-ing.
What does conlanging mean?
- gerund of conlang: the creation of conlangs (constructed languages). How to pronounce conlang
- present participle and gerund of conlang How to pronounce conlang
Where does conlanging come from?
From conlang + -ing.
Questions about saying conlanging
How do you pronounce conlanging?
Say KAHN-lang-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑnˌlæŋɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈkɒnlæŋɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conlanging?
Conlanging has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · lang · ing.
Is conlanging 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 /ˈkɒnlæŋɪŋ/ (KON-lang-ing).