How to pronounce lingua
Say it like LING-gwuh. Lingua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- gwuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lingua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lingua
American and British speakers say lingua in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋɡwə/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋɡwə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-gwuh.
What does lingua mean?
- Synonym of tongue.
- A median process of the labium, at the underside of the mouth in insects, and serving as a tongue.
Where does lingua come from?
Unadapted borrowing from Latin lingua (“the tongue”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lingua
How do you pronounce lingua?
Say LING-gwuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡwə/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lingua?
Lingua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · gwuh.
Do Americans and Brits say lingua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋɡwə/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋɡwə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.