How to pronounce aglimmer
Say it like uh-GLIM-er. Aglimmer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIM).
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- uh
- GLIM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aglimmer 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.
- GLIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of aglimmer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-GLIM-uh.
What does aglimmer mean?
- Glimmering; gleaming or shining.“The Yuletide tree was aglimmer with thousands of little lights.”
Where does aglimmer come from?
From a- + glimmer.
Words that rhyme with aglimmer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aglimmer.
Questions about saying aglimmer
How do you pronounce aglimmer?
Say uh-GLIM-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡlɪmɚ/. In British English it is /əˈɡlɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aglimmer?
Aglimmer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIM). Broken into parts: uh · GLIM · er.
Is aglimmer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈɡlɪmə/ (uh-GLIM-uh).