How to pronounce gluten
Say it like GLOO-tun. Gluten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- tun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluten 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.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gluten
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLOO-tun.
What does gluten mean?
- a protein substance that remains when starch is removed from cereal grains; gives cohesiveness to dough
Where does gluten come from?
From Middle French gluten, borrowed from Latin glūten (“glue”).
Words that rhyme with gluten
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gluten.
Questions about saying gluten
How do you pronounce gluten?
Say GLOO-tun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlutən/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːtən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluten?
Gluten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · tun.
Is gluten pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡluːtən/ (GLOO-tun).