How to pronounce glycerin
Say it like GLIS-uh-rin. Glycerin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS).
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- GLIS
- uh
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glycerin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glycerin
American and British speakers say glycerin in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIS-uh-rin.
What does glycerin mean?
- Alternative spelling of glycerine.
Words that rhyme with glycerin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glycerin.
Questions about saying glycerin
How do you pronounce glycerin?
Say GLIS-uh-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glycerin?
Glycerin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS). Broken into parts: GLIS · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say glycerin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.