How to pronounce glues
Say it like GLOOZ. Glues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLOOZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glues pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of glues
American and British speakers say glues in essentially the same way: /ɡluz/ in the US and /ɡluːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOOZ.
What does glues mean?
- plural of glue How to pronounce glue
Words that rhyme with glues
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glues.
Questions about saying glues
How do you pronounce glues?
Say GLOOZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡluz/. In British English it is /ɡluːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glues?
Glues is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLOOZ.
Do Americans and Brits say glues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡluz/ and the British form is /ɡluːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.