How to pronounce glittering
Say it like GLIT-uh-ring. Glittering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT).
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- GLIT
- uh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glittering 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glittering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLIT-uh-ring.
What does glittering mean?
- present participle and gerund of glitter How to pronounce glitter
- Brightly sparkling.
- Valuable, desirable.
- The appearance of something that glitters.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying glittering
How do you pronounce glittering?
Say GLIT-uh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glittering?
Glittering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT). Broken into parts: GLIT · uh · ring.
Is glittering 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 /ˈɡlɪtərɪŋ/ (GLIT-uh-ring).