How to pronounce glitzy
Say it like GLIT-see. Glitzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT).
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- GLIT
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glitzy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glitzy
American and British speakers say glitzy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪtsi/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪtsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIT-see.
What does glitzy mean?
- Brilliantly showy.
Words that rhyme with glitzy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glitzy.
Questions about saying glitzy
How do you pronounce glitzy?
Say GLIT-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪtsi/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪtsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glitzy?
Glitzy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIT). Broken into parts: GLIT · see.
Do Americans and Brits say glitzy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪtsi/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪtsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.