How to pronounce Gloucester
Say it like GLOS-ter. Gloucester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOS).
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- GLOS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloucester pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Gloucester
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GLOS-tuh.
What does Gloucester mean?
- A cathedral city and local government district of Gloucestershire, England, on the river Severn, near the border with Wales.
Where does Gloucester come from?
Inherited from Middle English Glowchestre, from Old English Glēawċeaster, Glēaweċeaster, Glēawanċeaster, from Latin Glēvum + Old English ċeaster.
Words that rhyme with Gloucester
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Gloucester.
Questions about saying Gloucester
How do you pronounce Gloucester?
Say GLOS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɑstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Gloucester?
Gloucester has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOS). Broken into parts: GLOS · ter.
Is Gloucester pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡlɒstə/ (GLOS-tuh).