How to Pronounce "languishing"
word
LANG-gwi-shing
LANG-gwi-shing
Definition
Feeling weak, stuck, or not making progress, often due to a lack of motivation or unfavorable conditions. It can describe people, feelings, or things becoming weaker or less active over time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
British English
lˈæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LANG-gwi-shing
UK
LANG-gwi-shing
Listen in Context
She has been languishing without any new challenges at work.
Many plants are languishing because they haven’t been watered.
He felt like he was languishing at home during the lockdown.
If you’re languishing, it might help to talk to a friend about how you feel.