How to pronounce agglutinant
Say it like uh-GLOO-tih-nunt. Agglutinant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO).
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- uh
- GLOO
- tih
- nunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agglutinant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of agglutinant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-GLOO-tih-nunt.
What does agglutinant mean?
- Uniting, as glue; causing, or tending to cause, adhesion.
- Any viscous substance which causes agglutination
Where does agglutinant come from?
From agglutinate + -ant.
Questions about saying agglutinant
How do you pronounce agglutinant?
Say uh-GLOO-tih-nunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡlutɪnʌnt/. In British English it is /əˈɡluːtɪnʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agglutinant?
Agglutinant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOO). Broken into parts: uh · GLOO · tih · nunt.
Is agglutinant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈɡluːtɪnʌnt/ (uh-GLOO-tih-nunt).