How to pronounce gliders
Say it like GLY-derz. Gliders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY).
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US American/ˈɡlaɪdɚz/GLY-derz
UK British/ˈɡlaɪdəz/GLY-duz
- GLY
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gliders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gliders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLY-duz.
What does gliders mean?
noun
- plural of glider How to pronounce glider
Questions about saying gliders
How do you pronounce gliders?
Say GLY-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlaɪdɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡlaɪdəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gliders?
Gliders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLY). Broken into parts: GLY · derz.
Is gliders 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 /ˈɡlaɪdəz/ (GLY-duz).