How to pronounce glamour
Say it like GLAM-er. Glamour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM).
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- GLAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glamour 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 glamour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAM-uh.
What does glamour mean?
- alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
- cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something
Where does glamour come from?
And that has fallen since into a proverb, that "Glam lends eyes", or gives Glamsight to those who see things nowise as they are."
Words that rhyme with glamour
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glamour.
Questions about saying glamour
How do you pronounce glamour?
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 glamour?
Glamour has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAM). Broken into parts: GLAM · er.
Is glamour 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).