How to pronounce glossary
Say it like GLAW-suh-ree. Glossary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAW).
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- GLAW
- suh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glossary
American and British speakers say glossary in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɔsəri/ in the US and /ˈɡlɒsəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOS-uh-ree.
What does glossary mean?
- A list of difficult words or specialized terms used in a particular book or document, or in a particular domain of knowledge, with their definitions; a list of glosses (explanatory annotations).“At the back of the book you can find the glossary.”
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Questions about saying glossary
How do you pronounce glossary?
Say GLAW-suh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɔsəri/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒsəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossary?
Glossary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAW). Broken into parts: GLAW · suh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say glossary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɔsəri/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɒsəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.