How to pronounce gluttonous
Say it like GLUHT-uh-nus. Gluttonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLUHT).
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- GLUHT
- uh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluttonous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gluttonous
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLUHT-uh-nus.
What does gluttonous mean?
- Given to excessive eating; prone to overeating.
- Greedy.
Where does gluttonous come from?
From Middle English glotenose, glotenouse, glotonos, glotonous, glotounius, glotynous, from Middle French glotonos; equivalent to glutton + -ous.
Questions about saying gluttonous
How do you pronounce gluttonous?
Say GLUHT-uh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlʌtənəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡlʌtənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluttonous?
Gluttonous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLUHT). Broken into parts: GLUHT · uh · nus.
Is gluttonous 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 /ˈɡlʌtənəs/ (GLUHT-uh-nus).