How to pronounce glitten
Say it like GLIT-un. Glitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce glitten. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GLIT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glitten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLITSay 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 glitten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLIT-un.
What does glitten mean?
- A cross between a glove and a mitten, often in the form of a fingerless glove with an attached mitten-like flap that can be used to cover the fingers.
Where does glitten come from?
Blend of glove + mitten.
Words that rhyme with glitten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glitten.
Questions about saying glitten
How do you pronounce glitten?
Say GLIT-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪtən/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glitten?
Glitten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT). Broken into parts: GLIT · un.
Is glitten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡlɪtən/ (GLIT-un).