How to pronounce glister
Say it like GLIS-ter. Glister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS).
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- GLIS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glister 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glister
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLIS-tuh.
What does glister mean?
- A brilliant flash; a glint.
- Alternative form of clyster.
Where does glister come from?
From Middle English glisteren, either borrowed from or related to Middle Low German and/or Middle Dutch glisteren; like a host of other Germanic words in gl- related to shining, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰley-.
Words that rhyme with glister
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glister.
Questions about saying glister
How do you pronounce glister?
Say GLIS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glister?
Glister has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS). Broken into parts: GLIS · ter.
Is glister 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 /ˈɡlɪstə/ (GLIS-tuh).