How do you pronounce "glossy"?

In American English: /ˈglɔsi/ (GLAWS-ee). In British English: /glˈɒsi/ (GL-os). In Canadian English: /ˈglɔsi/ (GLAWS-ee). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɒsi/ (GL-os).

Is "glossy" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɔsi/ (GLAWS-ee), while in British English it's /glˈɒsi/ (GL-os).

How to Pronounce "glossy"

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glossy

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/ˈglɔsi/

GLAWS-ee

Syllable Breakdown

glɔsglo·issy

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