How to pronounce glancing
Say it like GLAN-sing. Glancing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAN).
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- GLAN
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glancing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glancing
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GLAHN-sing.
What does glancing mean?
- present participle and gerund of glance How to pronounce glance
- Making superficial, obtuse contact with something.“His fist caught a glancing blow to my jaw.”
- A sideways look; a glance.
Words that rhyme with glancing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glancing.
Questions about saying glancing
How do you pronounce glancing?
Say GLAN-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlænsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑːnsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glancing?
Glancing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAN). Broken into parts: GLAN · sing.
Is glancing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡlɑːnsɪŋ/ (GLAHN-sing).