How to pronounce glossal
Say it like GLAH-sul. Glossal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH).
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- GLAH
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossal 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glossal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOS-ul.
What does glossal mean?
- Of or relating to the tongue.
Words that rhyme with glossal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glossal.
Questions about saying glossal
How do you pronounce glossal?
Say GLAH-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑsəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossal?
Glossal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH). Broken into parts: GLAH · sul.
Is glossal 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 /ˈɡlɒsəl/ (GLOS-ul).