How to pronounce gland
Say it like GLAND. Gland is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLAND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gland pronunciation, sound by sound
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- GLANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gland
American and British speakers say gland in essentially the same way: /ɡlænd/ in the US and /ɡlænd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAND.
What does gland mean?
- A specialized cell, group of cells, or organ of endothelial origin in the human or animal body that synthesizes a chemical substance, such as hormones or breast milk, and releases it, often into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface (exocrine gland).
- A structure resembling a gland, especially a lymph node.
- A secretory structure on the surface of an organ.
- A compressable cylindrical case and its contents around a shaft where it passes through a barrier, intended to prevent the passage of a fluid past the barrier, used for example around a ship’s propeller shaft or around a tap, valve or faucet.
Where does gland come from?
Late 17th century borrowing from French glande, alteration of Old French glandre, from Latin glandulae (“throat glands, tonsils”), plural of glandula (“a little acorn”), from glāns (“an acorn”) + -ula (diminutive nominal suffix).
Words that rhyme with gland
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gland.
Questions about saying gland
How do you pronounce gland?
Say GLAND. The American pronunciation is /ɡlænd/. In British English it is /ɡlænd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gland?
Gland is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLAND.
Do Americans and Brits say gland the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlænd/ and the British form is /ɡlænd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.