How to pronounce aglitter
Say it like uh-GLIT-er. Aglitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT).
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- uh
- GLIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aglitter 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.
- GLITSay 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 aglitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-GLIT-uh.
What does aglitter mean?
- Glittering.
Where does aglitter come from?
From a- + glitter.
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Words that rhyme with aglitter
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Questions about saying aglitter
How do you pronounce aglitter?
Say uh-GLIT-er. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡlɪtɚ/. In British English it is /əˈɡlɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aglitter?
Aglitter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLIT). Broken into parts: uh · GLIT · er.
Is aglitter 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 /əˈɡlɪtə/ (uh-GLIT-uh).