How to pronounce glandular
Say it like GLAN-juh-ler. Glandular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAN).
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- GLAN
- juh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glandular 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glandular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAN-dyuh-luh.
What does glandular mean?
- Pertaining to a gland or glands.“a glandular disorder”
- Having the characteristics or function of a gland.
- Innate, inherent.
- A food supplement made from glands.
Where does glandular come from?
Mid 18th century borrowing from French glandulaire, from glandule (“small gland”) + -aire (“-ar, -ary”, adjectival suffix), from Latin glandulae (“glands of the throat”); equivalent to glandule + -ar.
Questions about saying glandular
How do you pronounce glandular?
Say GLAN-juh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlændʒəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlændjʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glandular?
Glandular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAN). Broken into parts: GLAN · juh · ler.
Is glandular 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 /ˈɡlændjʊlə/ (GLAN-dyuh-luh).