How to Pronounce Gluteus

To pronounce "gluteus", say GLUT-eus — 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

GLUT-eus

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💡 Tip for remembering “gluteus”

"gluteus" has 2 syllables: glut-eus. It rhymes with beauteous and duteous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: glutaeus — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gluteus mean?

noun

  1. One of the several muscles of nates, which arises from a pelvis and inserted into a femur.
  2. Short for gluteus maximus, the large muscles in the human buttocks.

    “I'm going to kick your gluteus.”

Words that rhyme with gluteus

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beauteousduteouspluteusglutaeus

Related words

mediusminimusmaximusgluteglutealgluteobiceps

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gluteus"?▾

"Gluteus" has 2 syllables: glut · eus.

What does "gluteus" mean?▾

Gluteus: One of the several muscles of nates, which arises from a pelvis and inserted into a femur.

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