How to pronounce glossy
Say it like GLAW-see. Glossy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAW).
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- GLAW
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glossy
American and British speakers say glossy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɔsi/ in the US and /ˈɡlɒsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOS-ee.
What does glossy mean?
- A glossy magazine.“The supermarket glossies are full of celebrity gossip and fad diets.”
- A glossy photograph.
- A film depicting people with glamorous lifestyles.
- Having a smooth, silklike, reflective (shiny) surface.“glossy hair”
- Attention-grabbing and superficially attractive.
Where does glossy come from?
From gloss + -y.
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Words that rhyme with glossy
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Questions about saying glossy
How do you pronounce glossy?
Say GLAW-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɔsi/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossy?
Glossy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAW). Broken into parts: GLAW · see.
Do Americans and Brits say glossy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɔsi/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɒsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.