Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-lang

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.85 in modern English

Syllables
-lang
IPA
5
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Combining with the names of programming languages, especially those which may be confused with common English words.

Informal

suffix

Combining form of language.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does -lang mean?
Combining with the names of programming languages, especially those which may be confused with common English words.
Where does -lang come from?
From lang, itself a clipping of language.

How to pronounce -lang

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “-lang”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “-lang” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.