How to pronounce languoid
Say it like LANG-gwoyd. Languoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- gwoyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Languoid 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.
- gwoydKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of languoid
American and British speakers say languoid in essentially the same way: /ˈlæŋɡwɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈlæŋɡwɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LANG-gwoyd.
What does languoid mean?
- Synonym of lect: a language, variety of a language, or group of languages.
Where does languoid come from?
Blend of language + -oid, coined by linguist Jeff Good and Calvin Hendryx-Parker in 2006.
Questions about saying languoid
How do you pronounce languoid?
Say LANG-gwoyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋɡwɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋɡwɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in languoid?
Languoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · gwoyd.
Do Americans and Brits say languoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæŋɡwɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlæŋɡwɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.