How to Pronounce "languor"
word
ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ɚ
LANG-er
lˈæŋɡjuːɐ
LANG-yuh
Definition
A state of tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy, often pleasant or dreamy; can also mean a slow, relaxed feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈlæŋ(ɡ)ɚ
British English
lˈæŋɡjuːɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
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LANG-er
UK
LANG-yuh
Listen in Context
A hot afternoon can bring on a feeling of languor.
She lay in languor under the tree, not wanting to move.
The room was filled with a gentle languor after lunch.
A sense of languor took over as the summer evening faded.