How to pronounce lanuginous
Say it like luh-NOO-juh-nus. Lanuginous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO).
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- luh
- NOO
- juh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanuginous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lanuginous
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: luh-NYOO-jih-nus.
What does lanuginous mean?
- Alternative form of lanuginose.
Questions about saying lanuginous
How do you pronounce lanuginous?
Say luh-NOO-juh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ləˈnudʒənəs/. In British English it is /ləˈnjuːdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanuginous?
Lanuginous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOO). Broken into parts: luh · NOO · juh · nus.
Is lanuginous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ləˈnjuːdʒɪnəs/ (luh-NYOO-jih-nus).