How to pronounce glycerine
Say it like GLIS-uh-rin. Glycerine 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
Glycerine 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 glycerine
American and British speakers say glycerine in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/ in the US and /ˈɡlɪsərɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLIS-uh-rin.
What does glycerine mean?
- Synonym of glycerol
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with glycerine
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Words that sound like glycerine
Questions about saying glycerine
How do you pronounce glycerine?
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 glycerine?
Glycerine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIS). Broken into parts: GLIS · uh · rin.
Do Americans and Brits say glycerine 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.
What words sound the same as glycerine?
Glycerine sounds the same as glycerin in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.