How to pronounce glassy
Say it like GLAS-ee. Glassy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS).
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- GLAS
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glassy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glassy
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GLAH-see.
What does glassy mean?
- Of or like glass, especially in being smooth and somewhat reflective.“a resin tabletop with a glassy polish”
- Lacking any chop; smooth and mostly flat.“a fair day on a glassy sea”
- Including a lot of glass.
- A glass marble.
Where does glassy come from?
From Middle English glasy, equivalent to glass + -y.
Words that rhyme with glassy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glassy.
Questions about saying glassy
How do you pronounce glassy?
Say GLAS-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæsi/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑːsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glassy?
Glassy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS). Broken into parts: GLAS · ee.
Is glassy 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 /ˈɡlɑːsi/ (GLAH-see).