word
Italian
Lingua franca
LING-gwuh FRAN-kuh
/ˌlɪŋɡwə ˈfræŋkə/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
linguafranca
Dictionary meaning
A language used as a common means of communication between people whose native languages are different.
History and origin
Italian
Common mispronunciations
LIN-goo-ah FRANK-ah
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