How to pronounce lehnga
Say it like LEN-guh. Lehnga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN).
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- LEN
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lehnga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lehnga
American and British speakers say lehnga in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛnɡə/ in the US and /ˈlɛnɡə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEN-guh.
What does lehnga mean?
- A long formal or ceremonial skirt worn by Indian women, usually with a choli (short blouse).
Questions about saying lehnga
How do you pronounce lehnga?
Say LEN-guh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛnɡə/. In British English it is /ˈlɛnɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lehnga?
Lehnga has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEN). Broken into parts: LEN · guh.
Do Americans and Brits say lehnga the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛnɡə/ and the British form is /ˈlɛnɡə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.