How to pronounce globus
Say it like GLOH-bus. Globus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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US American/ˈɡloʊbəs/GLOH-bus
UK British/ˈɡləʊbəs/GLOH-bus
- GLOH
- bus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Globus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- busKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of globus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-bus.
What does globus mean?
noun
- A lump in the throat; the sensation of having such a lump present.
Where does globus come from?
Borrowed from Latin globus.
Questions about saying globus
How do you pronounce globus?
Say GLOH-bus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊbəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊbəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in globus?
Globus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · bus.
Is globus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡləʊbəs/ (GLOH-bus).