How to pronounce glitz
Say it like GLITS. Glitz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glitz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glitz
American and British speakers say glitz in essentially the same way: /ɡlɪts/ in the US and /ɡlɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLITS.
What does glitz mean?
- Garish, brilliant showiness.“The glitz of the award ceremony was obvious.”
- To make glitzy.
Where does glitz come from?
Back-formation from glitzy, in turn from German glitzern (“glint”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- loudness
Words that rhyme with glitz
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glitz.
Questions about saying glitz
How do you pronounce glitz?
Say GLITS. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɪts/. In British English it is /ɡlɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glitz?
Glitz is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLITS.
Do Americans and Brits say glitz the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlɪts/ and the British form is /ɡlɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.