How to Pronounce Lingual

To pronounce "lingual", say LING-ual — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lingual”

"lingual" has 2 syllables: ling-ual.

What does lingual mean?

noun

  1. A sound articulated with the tongue

adjective

  1. Related to the tongue
  2. Related to language or linguistics

Synonyms

tonguely

Related words

linguisticverbaloralvocalglossallexicalphonologicalsyntactic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lingual"?▾

"Lingual" has 2 syllables: ling · ual.

What is the IPA transcription of "lingual"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lingual" is /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/.

What does "lingual" mean?▾

Lingual: A sound articulated with the tongue

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