How to pronounce glider
Say it like GLY-der. Glider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY).
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- GLY
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glider pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glider
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLY-duh.
What does glider mean?
- One who glides.
- Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimized for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
- A pilot of glider aircraft.
Where does glider come from?
From Middle English glider, glydare, equivalent to glide + -er.
Words that rhyme with glider
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glider.
Questions about saying glider
How do you pronounce glider?
Say GLY-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlaɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlaɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glider?
Glider has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY). Broken into parts: GLY · der.
Is glider 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 /ˈɡlaɪdə/ (GLY-duh).