The word "langone" is often misspelled or confused with similar-sounding words. Its correct pronunciation is [lænˈɡoʊni]. The first syllable "lan" rhymes with "ran" and the second syllable "gone" sounds like the word "own". The letter "g" is pronounced with a soft sound, similar to the "j" sound in "gentle". The word "langone" is a surname and can also refer to Langone Medical Center, a hospital in New York City named after a philanthropist named Ken Langone.