How to pronounce glutinous
Say it like GLOO-tih-nus. Glutinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- tih
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glutinous 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glutinous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLOO-tih-nus.
What does glutinous mean?
- Glue-like, sticky, viscid.
- Of the nature of gluten.
- Containing gluten.
Where does glutinous come from?
From Latin glūtinōsus.
Questions about saying glutinous
How do you pronounce glutinous?
Say GLOO-tih-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlutɪnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glutinous?
Glutinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · tih · nus.
Is glutinous 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 /ˈɡluːtɪnəs/ (GLOO-tih-nus).