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How to Pronounce "lingual"

word

ˈlɪŋɡwəl
LING-gwuhl
lˈɪŋɡwəl
LING-gwuhl

Definition

Relating to language or the tongue. It is often used in medical or linguistic contexts.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈlɪŋɡwəl

British English

lˈɪŋɡwəl

Simplified Pronunciation

US

LING-gwuhl

UK

LING-gwuhl

Listen in Context

The dentist checked the lingual side of my teeth.

She studied lingual differences between Spanish and English.

The lingual nerve was injured during surgery.

He specializes in lingual braces that go behind the teeth.