How to pronounce translingual
Say it like tranz-LING-gwul. Translingual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING).
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- tranz
- LING
- gwul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Translingual pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tranzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- LINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gwulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of translingual
American and British speakers say translingual in essentially the same way: /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the US and /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: tranz-LING-gwul.
What does translingual mean?
- Existing in multiple languages.
- Having the same meaning in many languages.“No is the translingual symbol for the chemistry element nobelium.”
- Containing words of multiple languages.
- A person who can speak, or fluently switch between speaking, several languages.
Where does translingual come from?
From trans- (“across”) + lingual (“having to do with languages or tongues”).
Words that rhyme with translingual
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of translingual.
Questions about saying translingual
How do you pronounce translingual?
Say tranz-LING-gwul. The American pronunciation is /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəl/. In British English it is /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in translingual?
Translingual has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LING). Broken into parts: tranz · LING · gwul.
Do Americans and Brits say translingual the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəl/ and the British form is /trænzˈlɪŋɡwəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.