How to pronounce glossiness
Say it like GLOS-ee-nus. Glossiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOS).
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- GLOS
- ee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossiness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glossiness
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOS-ee-nus.
What does glossiness mean?
- The state of being glossy.
Where does glossiness come from?
From glossy + -ness.
Questions about saying glossiness
How do you pronounce glossiness?
Say GLOS-ee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑsinəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒsinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossiness?
Glossiness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOS). Broken into parts: GLOS · ee · nus.
Is glossiness 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 /ˈɡlɒsinəs/ (GLOS-ee-nus).