How to pronounce linguica
Say it like ling-GWEE-suh. Linguica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWEE).
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- ling
- GWEE
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of linguica
American and British speakers say linguica in essentially the same way: /lɪŋˈɡwisə/ in the US and /lɪŋˈɡwiːsə/ in the UK.
British respelling: ling-GWEE-suh.
What does linguica mean?
- A Portuguese garlic and paprika seasoned smoke cured pork sausage.
Where does linguica come from?
From Portuguese linguiça (“sausage”).
Words that rhyme with linguica
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of linguica.
Questions about saying linguica
How do you pronounce linguica?
Say ling-GWEE-suh. The American pronunciation is /lɪŋˈɡwisə/. In British English it is /lɪŋˈɡwiːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguica?
Linguica has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GWEE). Broken into parts: ling · GWEE · suh.
Do Americans and Brits say linguica the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪŋˈɡwisə/ and the British form is /lɪŋˈɡwiːsə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.