How to Pronounce Glossal

To pronounce "glossal", say GLOSS-al — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GLOSS-al

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💡 Tip for remembering “glossal”

"glossal" has 2 syllables: gloss-al. It rhymes with docile and colossal, if that helps it stick.

What does glossal mean?

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to the tongue.

Words that rhyme with glossal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

docilecolossaljostleapostleloselnoselthrostledossildosseldrosselmicrofossilrossel

Related words

glossolaryngealglossolabialhypoglossalglotticglossopalatalglossolabiolaryngealorolingualstyloglossal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glossal"?▾

"Glossal" has 2 syllables: gloss · al.

What does "glossal" mean?▾

Glossal: Of, or relating to the tongue.

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