How to pronounce largess
Say it like LAR-jus. Largess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR).
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US American/ˈlɑrdʒəs/LAR-jus
UK British/ˈlɑːdʒəs/LAH-jus
- LAR
- jus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Largess pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of largess
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAH-jus.
What does largess mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of largesse.
Questions about saying largess
How do you pronounce largess?
Say LAR-jus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑrdʒəs/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːdʒəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in largess?
Largess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAR). Broken into parts: LAR · jus.
Is largess 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 /ˈlɑːdʒəs/ (LAH-jus).