How to pronounce languor
Say it like LANG-gher. Languor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- gher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Languor 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of languor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LANG-guh.
What does languor mean?
- A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; (countable) an instance of this.“languor of convalescence”
- Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; (countable) an instance of this.
- Dullness, sluggishness; lack of vigor; stagnation.
- To languish.
Where does languor come from?
The noun is derived from Middle English langore, langour (“disease, illness; misery, sadness; suffering; condition or event causing sadness, suffering, etc.; unwholesomeness; idleness, inertia; depression, self-disgust; expression of grief”
Words that rhyme with languor
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of languor.
Questions about saying languor
How do you pronounce languor?
Say LANG-gher. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋɡɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in languor?
Languor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · gher.
Is languor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlæŋɡə/ (LANG-guh).