How to pronounce glitter
Say it like GLIT-er. Glitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT).
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- GLIT
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glitter 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of glitter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLIT-uh.
What does glitter mean?
- the quality of shining with a bright reflected light
- the occurrence of a small flash or spark
- be shiny, as if wet“His eyes were glistening”
Where does glitter come from?
From Middle English gliteren, from Old Norse glitra, from Proto-Germanic *glitrōną (“to glitter”), from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰley-.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with glitter
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Questions about saying glitter
How do you pronounce glitter?
Say GLIT-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glitter?
Glitter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT). Broken into parts: GLIT · er.
Is glitter 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 /ˈɡlɪtə/ (GLIT-uh).