How to pronounce languet
Say it like LANG-gwit. Languet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- gwit
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Languet 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.
- gwitKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of languet
American and British speakers say languet in essentially the same way: /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/ in the US and /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LANG-gwit.
What does languet mean?
- A narrow blade on the edge of a spade or shovel.
- A piece of metal on a sword hilt which overhangs the scabbard.
- A flat plate in (or opposite and below the mouth of) the pipe of an organ.
Where does languet come from?
From Old French languete (modern French languette), diminutive of langue (“tongue”), from Latin lingua.
Questions about saying languet
How do you pronounce languet?
Say LANG-gwit. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in languet?
Languet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · gwit.
Do Americans and Brits say languet the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlæŋɡwɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.