How to pronounce glottonym
Say it like GLOT-uh-nim. Glottonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOT).
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- GLOT
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glottonym 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glottonym
- 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-uh-nim.
What does glottonym mean?
- Alternative spelling of glossonym.
Where does glottonym come from?
From glott- + -onym.
Questions about saying glottonym
How do you pronounce glottonym?
Say GLOT-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑtənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒtənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glottonym?
Glottonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOT). Broken into parts: GLOT · uh · nim.
Is glottonym 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 /ˈɡlɒtənɪm/ (GLOT-uh-nim).