How to pronounce lagom
Say it like LAH-gum. Lagom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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US American/ˈlɑɡəm/LAH-gum
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- LAH
- gum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lagom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lagom mean?
noun
- The philosophy or ethos of trying to achieve balance in one's life.
Where does lagom come from?
Borrowed from Swedish lagom (“just right”).
Questions about saying lagom
How do you pronounce lagom?
Say LAH-gum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑɡəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lagom?
Lagom has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · gum.