How to pronounce glaring
Say it like GLER-ing. Glaring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLER).
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- GLER
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glaring pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of glaring
American and British speakers say glaring in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡlɛərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAIR-ring.
What does glaring mean?
- Reflecting with glare.
- Blatant, obvious.“How could you miss this glaring error? It's right on page one!”
- Garish“painted in glaring oranges and greens”
- present participle and gerund of glare How to pronounce glare
- The act of giving a glare.
- A group of cats.
Where does glaring come from?
By surface analysis, glare + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with glaring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glaring.
Questions about saying glaring
How do you pronounce glaring?
Say GLER-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɛərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glaring?
Glaring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLER). Broken into parts: GLER · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say glaring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɛərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.