How to pronounce glossa
Say it like GLAH-suh. Glossa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH).
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- GLAH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glossa
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOS-uh.
What does glossa mean?
- The tongue, or lingua, especially of an insect.
- Unintelligible ecstatic speech.
Words that rhyme with glossa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glossa.
Questions about saying glossa
How do you pronounce glossa?
Say GLAH-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑsə/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossa?
Glossa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH). Broken into parts: GLAH · suh.
Is glossa pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡlɒsə/ (GLOS-uh).