How to pronounce agleam
Say it like uh-GLEEM. Agleam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEEM).
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- uh
- GLEEM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agleam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLEEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of agleam
American and British speakers say agleam in essentially the same way: /əˈɡlim/ in the US and /əˈɡliːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GLEEM.
What does agleam mean?
- Glowing with subdued light.
Where does agleam come from?
From a- + gleam.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with agleam
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of agleam.
Questions about saying agleam
How do you pronounce agleam?
Say uh-GLEEM. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡlim/. In British English it is /əˈɡliːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agleam?
Agleam has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GLEEM). Broken into parts: uh · GLEEM.
Do Americans and Brits say agleam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡlim/ and the British form is /əˈɡliːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.