How to Pronounce Languor

To pronounce "languor", say LANG-uor — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæŋɡə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlæŋɡə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “languor”

"languor" has 2 syllables: lang-uor.

What does languor mean?

noun

  1. A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; an instance of this.

    “languor of convalescence”

  2. Melancholy caused by lovesickness, sadness, etc.; an instance of this.

Synonyms

torpor

Related words

lassitudelethargylistlessnesssluggishnessdreaminessennuilanguiditylanguorousness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "languor"?▾

"Languor" has 2 syllables: lang · uor.

What is the IPA transcription of "languor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "languor" is /ˈlæŋɡə/.

What does "languor" mean?▾

Languor: A state of the body or mind caused by exhaustion or disease and characterized by a languid or weary feeling; lassitude; an instance of this.

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