How to pronounce linguanaut
Say it like LIN-gwuh-nawt. Linguanaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN).
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- LIN
- gwuh
- nawt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguanaut pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LINSay 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.
- nawtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of linguanaut
American and British speakers say linguanaut in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪnɡwənɔt/ in the US and /ˈlɪnɡwənɔːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIN-gwuh-nawt.
What does linguanaut mean?
- Someone who is passionate about languages.
Where does linguanaut come from?
From Latin lingua (“language”) + English -naut.
Questions about saying linguanaut
How do you pronounce linguanaut?
Say LIN-gwuh-nawt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪnɡwənɔt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪnɡwənɔːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguanaut?
Linguanaut has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIN). Broken into parts: LIN · gwuh · nawt.
Do Americans and Brits say linguanaut the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪnɡwənɔt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪnɡwənɔːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.