How to pronounce glittery
Say it like GLIT-uh-ree. Glittery has three 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 glittery. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GLIT
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glittery 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glittery
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLIT-uh-ree.
What does glittery mean?
- That glitters.
Where does glittery come from?
From glitter + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with glittery
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Questions about saying glittery
How do you pronounce glittery?
Say GLIT-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪtəri/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glittery?
Glittery has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT). Broken into parts: GLIT · uh · ree.
Is glittery 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 /ˈɡlɪtəri/ (GLIT-uh-ree).