How to pronounce langos
Say it like LANG-gohsh. Langos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- gohsh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Langos pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gohshKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of langos
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LANG-gohsh.
What does langos mean?
- A traditional Hungarian fried dough, usually seasoned with garlic, sour cream or cheese and sold as a fast food.
Where does langos come from?
Borrowed from Hungarian lángos, from láng (“flame”) + -os.
Questions about saying langos
How do you pronounce langos?
Say LANG-gohsh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋɡoʊʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋɡəʊʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in langos?
Langos has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · gohsh.
Is langos pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlæŋɡəʊʃ/ (LANG-gohsh).