How to pronounce glances
Say it like GLAN-siz. Glances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAN).
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US American/ˈɡlænsɪz/GLAN-siz
UK British/ˈɡlɑːnsɪz/GLAHN-siz
- GLAN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glances
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GLAHN-siz.
What does glances mean?
noun
- plural of glance How to pronounce glance
- third-person singular simple present indicative of glance How to pronounce glance
Questions about saying glances
How do you pronounce glances?
Say GLAN-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlænsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑːnsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glances?
Glances has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAN). Broken into parts: GLAN · siz.
Is glances pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡlɑːnsɪz/ (GLAHN-siz).