How to pronounce glottal
Say it like GLAH-tul. Glottal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH).
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- GLAH
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glottal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLOT-ul.
What does glottal mean?
- Of or relating to the glottis.
- Articulated with the glottis.
- A sound made with the glottis
Where does glottal come from?
From glottis + -al.
Words that rhyme with glottal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glottal.
Questions about saying glottal
How do you pronounce glottal?
Say GLAH-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑtəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottal?
Glottal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAH). Broken into parts: GLAH · tul.
Is glottal 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 /ˈɡlɒtəl/ (GLOT-ul).