How to pronounce glossarian
Say it like glo-SER-ee-un. Glossarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER).
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- glo
- SER
- ee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossarian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gloKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glossarian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: glo-SAIR-ee-un.
What does glossarian mean?
- One who compiles a glossary.
Words that rhyme with glossarian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glossarian.
- humanitarian
- vegetarian
- authoritarian
- librarian
- libertarian
- ovarian
- barbarian
- sectarian
- totalitarian
- agrarian
Questions about saying glossarian
How do you pronounce glossarian?
Say glo-SER-ee-un. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɑˈsɛriən/. In British English it is /ɡlɒˈsɛəriən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossarian?
Glossarian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SER). Broken into parts: glo · SER · ee · un.
Is glossarian 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 /ɡlɒˈsɛəriən/ (glo-SAIR-ee-un).