How to pronounce glaucous
Say it like GLAH-kus. Glaucous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH).
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- GLAH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glaucous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glaucous
American and British speakers say glaucous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɑkəs/ in the US and /ˈɡlɔːkəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAW-kus.
What does glaucous mean?
- Of a pale gray or bluish-green, especially when covered with a powdery residue.
- Covered with a bloom or a pale powdery covering, regardless of color.
Words that rhyme with glaucous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glaucous.
Questions about saying glaucous
How do you pronounce glaucous?
Say GLAH-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑkəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɔːkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glaucous?
Glaucous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH). Broken into parts: GLAH · kus.
Do Americans and Brits say glaucous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɑkəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɔːkəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.