How to Pronounce Languished

To pronounce "languished", say LANG-uish-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

LANG-uish-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “languished”

"languished" has 3 syllables: lang-uish-ed. It rhymes with anguished, if that helps it stick.

What does languished mean?

verb

  1. To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.
  2. To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness.

    “He languished without his girlfriend”

Words that rhyme with languished

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

anguished

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "languished"?▾

"Languished" has 3 syllables: lang · uish · ed.

What does "languished" mean?▾

Languished: To lose strength and become weak; to be in a state of weakness or sickness.

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