How to Pronounce Language

To pronounce "language", say LANG-uag-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/lˈæŋɡwɪdʒ/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “language”

"language" has 3 syllables: lang-uag-e.

What does language mean?

noun

  1. A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

    “Deaf and mute people communicate using languages like ASL.”

  2. The ability to communicate using words.

    “the gift of language”

verb

  1. To communicate by language; to express in language.

Synonyms

computer languagemachine languageprogramming language

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "language"?▾

"Language" has 3 syllables: lang · uag · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "language"?▾

The IPA transcription of "language" is /ˈɫæŋɡwədʒ/.

What does "language" mean?▾

Language: A body of words, and set of methods of combining them (called a grammar), understood by a community and used as a form of communication.

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