How to pronounce glint
Say it like GLINT. Glint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLINT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLINTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glint
American and British speakers say glint in essentially the same way: /ɡlɪnt/ in the US and /ɡlɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLINT.
What does glint mean?
- To flash or gleam briefly.“A wedding ring glinted on her finger.”
- To glance; to peep forth, as a flower from the bud; to glitter.
- To cause to flash or gleam; to reflect.
- A short flash of light, usually when reflected off a shiny surface.“I saw the glint of metal as he raised the gun.”
Where does glint come from?
15th century. Borrowed from Scots glint, from Middle English glenten (“to shine, gleam; flash”), probably from Old Norse *glenta, from Proto-Germanic *glantijaną, causitive of Proto-Germanic *glintaną (“to gleam, shine”), from Proto-Indo-Eu
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with glint
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Questions about saying glint
How do you pronounce glint?
Say GLINT. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɪnt/. In British English it is /ɡlɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glint?
Glint is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLINT.
Do Americans and Brits say glint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlɪnt/ and the British form is /ɡlɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.