How to pronounce Glasgow
Say it like GLAS-koh. Glasgow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS).
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- GLAS
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glasgow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Glasgow
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLAZ-goh.
What does Glasgow mean?
- A major city and council area of Scotland, largest city in Scotland.“up to Glasgow”
Where does Glasgow come from?
From Proto-Brythonic *glas (“green”) + *kėw (“hollow”) (for this element see Irish cuas (“hollow”), Welsh cau (“hollow”)); usually romantically translated as "the dear green place." Compare modern Scottish Gaelic Glaschu.
Words that rhyme with Glasgow
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Glasgow.
Questions about saying Glasgow
How do you pronounce Glasgow?
Say GLAS-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæˌskoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlæzˌɡəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Glasgow?
Glasgow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS). Broken into parts: GLAS · koh.
Is Glasgow pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡlæzˌɡəʊ/ (GLAZ-goh).