How to pronounce glasses
Say it like GLAS-uz. Glasses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS).
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- GLAS
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glasses 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glasses
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GLAH-siz.
What does glasses mean?
- (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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Questions about saying glasses
How do you pronounce glasses?
Say GLAS-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæsəz/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glasses?
Glasses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS). Broken into parts: GLAS · uz.
Is glasses 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 /ˈɡlɑːsɪz/ (GLAH-siz).