How to pronounce subglacial
Say it like suhb-GLAY-shul. Subglacial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAY).
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- suhb
- GLAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Subglacial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhbGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- GLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of subglacial
American and British speakers say subglacial in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/ in the US and /sʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: sub-GLAY-shul.
What does subglacial mean?
- Formed or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice.
- Moving at a rate allegedly slower than a glacier; extremely slow.
Where does subglacial come from?
From sub- (prefix meaning ‘beneath, under’) + glacial (“of or relating to glaciers; cold and icy; (figurative) very slow”).
Words that rhyme with subglacial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of subglacial.
Questions about saying subglacial
How do you pronounce subglacial?
Say suhb-GLAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/. In British English it is /sʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in subglacial?
Subglacial has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLAY). Broken into parts: suhb · GLAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say subglacial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/ and the British form is /sʌbˈɡleɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.