How to pronounce glasnost
Say it like GLAS-nost. Glasnost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS).
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US American/ˈɡlæsnɑst/GLAS-nost
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- GLAS
- nost
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glasnost 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.
- nostKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
Other ways to say glasnost
Glasnost also has these pronunciations, usually with a different meaning or use:
- GLAWST-nohst /ˈɡlɔstˌnoʊst/
- GLAW-snohst /ˈɡlɔˌsnoʊst/
What does glasnost mean?
noun
- a policy of the Soviet government allowing freer discussion of social problems
Questions about saying glasnost
How do you pronounce glasnost?
Say GLAS-nost. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæsnɑst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glasnost?
Glasnost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS). Broken into parts: GLAS · nost.