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