How to pronounce glamor
Say it like GLAM-er. Glamor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM).
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- GLAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glamor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glamor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAM-uh.
What does glamor mean?
- Uncommon spelling of glamour.
- Uncommon spelling of glamour.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with glamor
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Words that sound like glamor
Questions about saying glamor
How do you pronounce glamor?
Say GLAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glamor?
Glamor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM). Broken into parts: GLAM · er.
Is glamor 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 /ˈɡlæmə/ (GLAM-uh).
What words sound the same as glamor?
Glamor sounds the same as glamour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.