How to pronounce lentigo
Say it like len-TY-goh. Lentigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- len
- TY
- goh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lentigo 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.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- gohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lentigo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: len-TY-goh.
What does lentigo mean?
- A brown pigmented spot on the skin.
Where does lentigo come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lentīgo.
Questions about saying lentigo
How do you pronounce lentigo?
Say len-TY-goh. The American pronunciation is /lɛnˈtaɪɡoʊ/. In British English it is /lɛnˈtaɪɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lentigo?
Lentigo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: len · TY · goh.
Is lentigo 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 /lɛnˈtaɪɡəʊ/ (len-TY-goh).