How to pronounce gleety
Say it like GLEE-tee. Gleety has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE).
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- GLEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleety pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gleety
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLEE-tee.
What does gleety mean?
- ichorous; thin; limpid
Where does gleety come from?
From gleet + -y.
Words that rhyme with gleety
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gleety.
Questions about saying gleety
How do you pronounce gleety?
Say GLEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡliti/. In British English it is /ˈɡliːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleety?
Gleety has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE). Broken into parts: GLEE · tee.
Is gleety pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡliːti/ (GLEE-tee).