How to pronounce lilangeni
Say it like lil-ang-GAY-nee. Lilangeni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY).
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- lil
- ang
- GAY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilangeni pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- angKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lilangeni
American and British speakers say lilangeni in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪlæŋˈɡeɪni/ in the US and /ˌlɪlæŋˈɡeɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: lil-ang-GAY-nee.
What does lilangeni mean?
- The currency of Eswatini.
Where does lilangeni come from?
From Swazi lilangeni.
Words that rhyme with lilangeni
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lilangeni.
Questions about saying lilangeni
How do you pronounce lilangeni?
Say lil-ang-GAY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪlæŋˈɡeɪni/. In British English it is /ˌlɪlæŋˈɡeɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilangeni?
Lilangeni has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GAY). Broken into parts: lil · ang · GAY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say lilangeni the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪlæŋˈɡeɪni/ and the British form is /ˌlɪlæŋˈɡeɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.