Etymology

From Latin gladius ‎(“sword”).

Pronunciation

• (Portugal) IPA^(key): /ˈɡla.ðju/
• (Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈɡla.dʒju/
• (South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˈɡla.dʒjo/
• (Nordestino) IPA^(key): /ˈɡla.dju/