How to pronounce glamorous
Say it like GLAM-uh-rus. Glamorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM).
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- GLAM
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glamorous 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glamorous
American and British speakers say glamorous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlæmərəs/ in the US and /ˈɡlæmərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAM-uh-rus.
What does glamorous mean?
- having an air of allure, romance and excitement“glamorous movie stars”
Where does glamorous come from?
From glamor + -ous.
Questions about saying glamorous
How do you pronounce glamorous?
Say GLAM-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæmərəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlæmərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glamorous?
Glamorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM). Broken into parts: GLAM · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say glamorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlæmərəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡlæmərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.