How to pronounce languid
Say it like LANG-gwud. Languid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- gwud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Languid 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.
- gwudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of languid
American and British speakers say languid in essentially the same way: /ˈlæŋɡwəd/ in the US and /ˈlæŋɡwəd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LANG-gwud.
What does languid mean?
- Of a person or animal, or their body functions: flagging from weakness, or inactive or weak, especially due to illness or tiredness; faint, listless.
- Of a person or their movement: showing a dislike for physical effort; leisurely, unhurried.
- Of a person or their actions, character, etc.: lacking drive, emotion, or enthusiasm; apathetic, listless, spiritless, unenthusiastic.
- Synonym of languet (“a flat plate in (or opposite and below the mouth of) the pipe of an organ”).
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Questions about saying languid
How do you pronounce languid?
Say LANG-gwud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋɡwəd/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋɡwəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in languid?
Languid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · gwud.
Do Americans and Brits say languid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæŋɡwəd/ and the British form is /ˈlæŋɡwəd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.