How to pronounce glacis
Say it like GLAY-sis. Glacis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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- GLAY
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glacis 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.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glacis
American and British speakers say glacis in essentially the same way: /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ in the US and /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAY-sis.
What does glacis mean?
- A gentle incline.
- A gentle sloping landform created by the deposition or erosion of material.
- A gentle incline in front of a fortification which protects it from cannon fire and exposes attackers to more effective return fire from defenders.
Words that rhyme with glacis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glacis.
Questions about saying glacis
How do you pronounce glacis?
Say GLAY-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glacis?
Glacis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say glacis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡleɪsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈɡleɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.