How to pronounce inglorious
Say it like in-GLOR-ee-us. Inglorious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOR).
- in
- GLOR
- ee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inglorious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inglorious
American and British speakers say inglorious in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnˈɡlɔriəs/ in the US and /ɪnˈɡlɔriəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-GLOR-ee-us.
What does inglorious mean?
- Ignominious; disgraceful.
Where does inglorious come from?
From Latin inglōriōsus.
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Questions about saying inglorious
How do you pronounce inglorious?
Say in-GLOR-ee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈɡlɔriəs/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡlɔriəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inglorious?
Inglorious has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLOR). Broken into parts: in · GLOR · ee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say inglorious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnˈɡlɔriəs/ and the British form is /ɪnˈɡlɔriəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.