How to pronounce languorous
Say it like LANG-guh-rus. Languorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- guh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Languorous 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.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of languorous
American and British speakers say languorous in essentially the same way: /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ in the US and /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LANG-guh-rus.
What does languorous mean?
- lacking energy, spirit, liveliness or vitality; languid, lackadaisical.
Where does languorous come from?
From Middle French langoreux.
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Questions about saying languorous
How do you pronounce languorous?
Say LANG-guh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋɡərəs/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋɡərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in languorous?
Languorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · guh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say languorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæŋɡərəs/ and the British form is /ˈlæŋɡərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.