language area

Questions

What does language area mean?

A geographical area where some language is commonly spoken.

Where does language area come from?

Calque of German Sprachraum, Sprachgebiet, and/or Dutch taalgebied.

How to pronounce language area

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “language area”.
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 “language area” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.