Pronunciation of 'language'
The word 'language' refers to a system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of spoken or written words. It originates from the Latin word 'lingua,' meaning 'tongue' or 'speech.'
The word 'language' originates from Latin 'lingua,' meaning 'tongue' or 'speech.'
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A system of communication used by a particular community or country, consisting of spoken or written words.
Pronounced as 'LANG-gwij.' 'Lang' as in 'language,' with stress on the first syllable, and 'gwij' rhyming with 'ridge.'
Français
Système de communication utilisé par une communauté ou un pays, comprenant des mots parlés ou écrits.
Prononcé comme 'lang-gwazh.' 'Lang' avec un son nasal, et 'gwazh' avec un 'zh' doux.
Español
Sistema de comunicación utilizado por una comunidad o país, que consiste en palabras habladas o escritas.
Pronunciado como 'LANG-gwah-heh.' 'Lang' como en 'lengua,' con énfasis en la primera sílaba, y 'gwah-heh' con un sonido suave.