How to pronounce langur
Say it like lung-GOOR. Langur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOOR).
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- lung
- GOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Langur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of langur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: lung-GOOR.
What does langur mean?
- Any of the Old World monkeys of the genera Simias, Trachypithecus (lutungs), Presbytis (surilis), and Semnopithecus (gray langurs).
- A gibbon of the genus Hoolock.
Words that rhyme with langur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of langur.
Questions about saying langur
How do you pronounce langur?
Say lung-GOOR. The American pronunciation is /lʌŋˈɡʊr/. In British English it is /lʌŋˈɡʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in langur?
Langur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOOR). Broken into parts: lung · GOOR.
Is langur 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 /lʌŋˈɡʊə/ (lung-GOOR).