How to pronounce gluish
Say it like GLOO-ish. Gluish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gluish
American and British speakers say gluish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡluɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡluːɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOO-ish.
What does gluish mean?
- Somewhat gluey.
Where does gluish come from?
From Middle English glewysch; equivalent to glue + -ish.
Words that rhyme with gluish
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gluish.
Questions about saying gluish
How do you pronounce gluish?
Say GLOO-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡluɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluish?
Gluish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say gluish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡluɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡluːɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.