How to pronounce linguonym
Say it like LING-gwuh-nim. Linguonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING).
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- LING
- gwuh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Linguonym 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.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of linguonym
American and British speakers say linguonym in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/ in the US and /ˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LING-gwuh-nim.
What does linguonym mean?
- The name of a language; a glossonym.“Manx is the linguonym of the Isle of Man's native language.”
Where does linguonym come from?
From linguo- + -onym.
Questions about saying linguonym
How do you pronounce linguonym?
Say LING-gwuh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in linguonym?
Linguonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LING). Broken into parts: LING · gwuh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say linguonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/ and the British form is /ˈlɪŋɡwənɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.