How to pronounce glisten
Say it like GLIS-un. Glisten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS).
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- GLIS
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glisten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glisten
American and British speakers say glisten in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪsən/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIS-un.
What does glisten mean?
- To reflect light with a glittering luster; to sparkle, coruscate, glint or flash.
- A glistening shine from a wet surface.
Where does glisten come from?
From Middle English glisnen, glistnen, from Old English glisnian, itself from Proto-West Germanic *glisnōn, while ultimately deriving from Proto-Germanic *glisnōną.
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Words that rhyme with glisten
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Questions about saying glisten
How do you pronounce glisten?
Say GLIS-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪsən/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glisten?
Glisten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS). Broken into parts: GLIS · un.
Do Americans and Brits say glisten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪsən/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.