How to pronounce slanguage
Say it like SLANG-gwij. Slanguage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce slanguage. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SLANG
- gwij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Slanguage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SLANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gwijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of slanguage
American and British speakers say slanguage in essentially the same way: /ˈslæŋˌɡwɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈslæŋˌɡwɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SLANG-gwij.
What does slanguage mean?
- A particular vernacular or vocabulary of slang; the jargon or lingo of a particular group.
Where does slanguage come from?
Blend of slang + (lang)uage.
Questions about saying slanguage
How do you pronounce slanguage?
Say SLANG-gwij. The American pronunciation is /ˈslæŋˌɡwɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈslæŋˌɡwɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in slanguage?
Slanguage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SLANG). Broken into parts: SLANG · gwij.
Do Americans and Brits say slanguage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈslæŋˌɡwɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈslæŋˌɡwɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.