How to pronounce glyptotheque
Say it like GLIP-toh-thek. Glyptotheque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIP).
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- GLIP
- toh
- thek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glyptotheque pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of glyptotheque
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLIP-toh-thek.
What does glyptotheque mean?
- A museum or similar exhibition of statues and sculptures.
Questions about saying glyptotheque
How do you pronounce glyptotheque?
Say GLIP-toh-thek. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɪptoʊˌθɛk/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɪptəʊˌθɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glyptotheque?
Glyptotheque has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLIP). Broken into parts: GLIP · toh · thek.
Is glyptotheque pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡlɪptəʊˌθɛk/ (GLIP-toh-thek).