How to pronounce glottis
Say it like GLOT-is. Glottis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOT).
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US American/ˈɡlɑtɪs/GLOT-is
UK British/ˈɡlɒtɪs/GLOT-is
- GLOT
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottis 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glottis
- 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-is.
What does glottis mean?
noun
- The opening between the true vocal cords which is located in the larynx and affects voice modulation through expansion or contraction.
Questions about saying glottis
How do you pronounce glottis?
Say GLOT-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑtɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottis?
Glottis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOT). Broken into parts: GLOT · is.
Is glottis 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 /ˈɡlɒtɪs/ (GLOT-is).