How to pronounce lentiginous
Say it like len-TIJ-uh-nus. Lentiginous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIJ).
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- len
- TIJ
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lentiginous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TIJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep 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 lentiginous
American and British speakers say lentiginous in essentially the same way: /lɛnˈtɪdʒənəs/ in the US and /lɛnˈtɪdʒɪnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: len-TIJ-ih-nus.
What does lentiginous mean?
- Of, pertaining to, resembling or having lentigines.
Where does lentiginous come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lentīginōsus (“freckled”).
Words that rhyme with lentiginous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lentiginous.
Questions about saying lentiginous
How do you pronounce lentiginous?
Say len-TIJ-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /lɛnˈtɪdʒənəs/. In British English it is /lɛnˈtɪdʒɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lentiginous?
Lentiginous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIJ). Broken into parts: len · TIJ · uh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say lentiginous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɛnˈtɪdʒənəs/ and the British form is /lɛnˈtɪdʒɪnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.