How to pronounce cunnilingus
Say it like kuhn-uh-LING-gus. Cunnilingus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING).
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- kuhn
- uh
- LING
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cunnilingus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of cunnilingus
American and British speakers say cunnilingus in essentially the same way: /ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs/ in the US and /ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuhn-uh-LING-gus.
What does cunnilingus mean?
- oral stimulation of the vulva or clitoris
Questions about saying cunnilingus
How do you pronounce cunnilingus?
Say kuhn-uh-LING-gus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs/. In British English it is /ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cunnilingus?
Cunnilingus has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LING). Broken into parts: kuhn · uh · LING · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say cunnilingus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs/ and the British form is /ˌkʌnəˈlɪŋɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.