How to pronounce glottogonist
Say it like glo-TOG-uh-nist. Glottogonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOG).
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- glo
- TOG
- uh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottogonist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gloKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOGSay 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.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glottogonist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: glo-TOG-uh-nist.
What does glottogonist mean?
- One who studies glottogony.
- Related to glottogony.
Questions about saying glottogonist
How do you pronounce glottogonist?
Say glo-TOG-uh-nist. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɑˈtɑɡənɪst/. In British English it is /ɡlɒˈtɒɡənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottogonist?
Glottogonist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOG). Broken into parts: glo · TOG · uh · nist.
Is glottogonist 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 /ɡlɒˈtɒɡənɪst/ (glo-TOG-uh-nist).