How to Pronounce Glutton

To pronounce "glutton", say GLUTT-on — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glutton”

"glutton" has 2 syllables: glutt-on. It rhymes with button and chitin, if that helps it stick.

What does glutton mean?

noun

  1. One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.

    “Such a glutton would eat until his belly hurts.”

  2. One who consumes voraciously, obsessively, or to excess

verb

  1. To glut; to satisfy (especially an appetite) by filling to capacity.
  2. To glut; to eat voraciously.

adjective

  1. Gluttonous; greedy; gormandizing.

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Words that rhyme with glutton

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

buttonchitinchitonsittenmuttoncutinphytonrhytongittinsit-inunbutton

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glutton"?▾

"Glutton" has 2 syllables: glutt · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "glutton"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glutton" is /ˈɡlʌt(ə)n/.

What does "glutton" mean?▾

Glutton: One who eats voraciously, obsessively, or to excess; a gormandizer.

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