How To Pronounce Lingual
lingual
In British English, lingual is pronounced /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɪ̃ŋ.ɡʷwəɫ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/.
Lingual has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. British and American speakers say it the same way.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Lingual has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Lingual
Questions About Lingual
How do you pronounce lingual in British English?
In British English, lingual is pronounced /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlɪ̃ŋ.ɡʷwəɫ].
How do you pronounce lingual in American English?
In American English, lingual is pronounced /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/.
How many syllables are in lingual?
Lingual has two syllables, /lɪŋ/ + /ɡwəl/.
Where is the stress in lingual?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /lɪŋ/.
Do British and American English pronounce lingual the same way?
Yes. Both are /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwəl/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
Learn English and Literature with Adroit Tutors on our website, and order course materials there too.
www.adroittutors.com