How to Pronounce Glossary

To pronounce "glossary", say GLOSS-ary — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡlɒsəɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glossary”

"glossary" has 2 syllables: gloss-ary.

What does glossary mean?

noun

  1. A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

Synonyms

clavisidioticonvocabulary

Related words

glossvocabularylexicondictionaryterminologybibliographypublicationverbatim

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glossary"?▾

"Glossary" has 2 syllables: gloss · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "glossary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glossary" is /ˈɡlɒsəɹi/.

What does "glossary" mean?▾

Glossary: A list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with their definitions.

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