How to pronounce glottic
Say it like GLOT-ik. Glottic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOT).
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- GLOT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glottic
- 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-ik.
What does glottic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the glottis or the tongue.
Where does glottic come from?
From glottis + -ic.
Words that rhyme with glottic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glottic.
Questions about saying glottic
How do you pronounce glottic?
Say GLOT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑtɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottic?
Glottic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOT). Broken into parts: GLOT · ik.
Is glottic 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 /ˈɡlɒtɪk/ (GLOT-ik).