How to pronounce glucous
Say it like GLOO-kuus. Glucous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- kuus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glucous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kuusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of glucous
American and British speakers say glucous in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlukʊs/ in the US and /ˈɡluːkʊs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOO-kuus.
What does glucous mean?
- Sweet-tasting.
- Of or containing glucose.
Questions about saying glucous
How do you pronounce glucous?
Say GLOO-kuus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlukʊs/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːkʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glucous?
Glucous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · kuus.
Do Americans and Brits say glucous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlukʊs/ and the British form is /ˈɡluːkʊs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.