How to pronounce lanugo
Say it like luh-NYOO-goh. Lanugo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO).
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- luh
- NYOO
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanugo 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.
- NYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lanugo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: luh-NYOO-goh.
What does lanugo mean?
- Soft down or fine hair, specifically that covering the human fetus or a tumorous area.
Where does lanugo come from?
Borrowed from Latin lānūgō.
Questions about saying lanugo
How do you pronounce lanugo?
Say luh-NYOO-goh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈnjuɡoʊ/. In British English it is /ləˈnjuːɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lanugo?
Lanugo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NYOO). Broken into parts: luh · NYOO · goh.
Is lanugo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləˈnjuːɡəʊ/ (luh-NYOO-goh).