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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.'

Word Origin

The word 'language' originates from Latin 'lingua,' meaning 'tongue' or 'speech.'

Pronunciation Details

English (United States)

ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/Slow

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

lɑ̃ɡɥaʒ/lɑ̃ɡɥaʒ/Slow

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

ˈlaŋɡwahe/ˈlaŋɡwahe/Slow

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.