How to pronounce Mongolian
Say it like mahng-GOH-lee-un. Mongolian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH).
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US American/mɑŋˈɡoʊliən/mahng-GOH-lee-un
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- mahng
- GOH
- lee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mongolian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mahngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Mongolian mean?
adjective
- Of or relating to Mongolia or its peoples, languages, or cultures.
- Resembling or having some of the characteristic physical features of the mongoloid racial type.
- A native or inhabitant of Mongolia.
- A group of languages from Mongolia, specifically Khalkha, the official language of Mongolia.
- A person of the mongoloid physical type.
Words that rhyme with Mongolian
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Questions about saying Mongolian
How do you pronounce Mongolian?
Say mahng-GOH-lee-un. The American pronunciation is /mɑŋˈɡoʊliən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Mongolian?
Mongolian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GOH). Broken into parts: mahng · GOH · lee · un.