How to pronounce glair
Say it like GLAIR. Glair is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glair pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of glair
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAIR.
What does glair mean?
- Egg white, especially as used in various industrial preparations.
- Any viscous, slimy substance.
- A broadsword fixed on a pike; a kind of halberd.
- To smear with egg-white.
Where does glair come from?
From Middle English glaire, from Old French glaire, from Vulgar Latin *clāria, a substantive use of Latin clārus (“clear”).
Words that rhyme with glair
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glair.
Words that sound like glair
Questions about saying glair
How do you pronounce glair?
Say GLAIR. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɛr/. In British English it is /ɡlɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glair?
Glair is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLAIR.
Is glair 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 /ɡlɛə/ (GLAIR).
What words sound the same as glair?
Glair sounds the same as glare in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.