How to pronounce gluttony
Say it like GLUHT-uh-nee. Gluttony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLUHT).
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- GLUHT
- uh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gluttony 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gluttony
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GLUHT-uh-nee.
What does gluttony mean?
- The vice of eating to excess.
Where does gluttony come from?
From Old French glutonie, from gloton + -ie, from Latin glutio, equivalent to glutton + -y.
Questions about saying gluttony
How do you pronounce gluttony?
Say GLUHT-uh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlʌtəni/. In British English it is /ˈɡlʌtəni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gluttony?
Gluttony has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLUHT). Broken into parts: GLUHT · uh · nee.
Is gluttony 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 /ˈɡlʌtəni/ (GLUHT-uh-nee).