How to pronounce glazier
Say it like GLAY-zher. Glazier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY).
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- GLAY
- zher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glazier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glazier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLAY-zyuh.
What does glazier mean?
- One who glazes: a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.
- comparative form of glazy: more glazy How to pronounce glazy
Where does glazier come from?
From Middle English glazier, glasier, glasyer, glasiere, variants (due to influence from words in -yer) of Middle English glaser, equivalent to glass + -er.
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Questions about saying glazier
How do you pronounce glazier?
Say GLAY-zher. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡleɪʒər/. In British English it is /ˈɡleɪzjə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glazier?
Glazier has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAY). Broken into parts: GLAY · zher.
Is glazier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡleɪzjə/ (GLAY-zyuh).