How to pronounce glaciers
Say it like GLAY-sherz. Glaciers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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US American/ˈɡleɪʃɚz/GLAY-sherz
UK British/ˈɡleɪʃəz/GLAY-shuz
- GLAY
- sherz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glaciers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sherzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glaciers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAY-shuz.
What does glaciers mean?
noun
- plural of glacier How to pronounce glacier
Questions about saying glaciers
How do you pronounce glaciers?
Say GLAY-sherz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪʃɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪʃəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glaciers?
Glaciers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · sherz.
Is glaciers 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 /ˈɡleɪʃəz/ (GLAY-shuz).