How to pronounce glossonym
Say it like GLOS-uh-nim. Glossonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOS).
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- GLOS
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossonym 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glossonym
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOS-uh-nim.
What does glossonym mean?
- The name of a language.“Irish is the glossonym of the native language of Ireland.”
Where does glossonym come from?
From glosso- + -onym.
Questions about saying glossonym
How do you pronounce glossonym?
Say GLOS-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑsənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒsənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossonym?
Glossonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOS). Broken into parts: GLOS · uh · nim.
Is glossonym 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 /ˈɡlɒsənɪm/ (GLOS-uh-nim).