How to pronounce glaringly
Say it like GLER-ing-lee. Glaringly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLER).
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- GLER
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glaringly 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glaringly
American and British speakers say glaringly in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɛrɪŋli/ in the US and /ˈɡlɛərɪŋli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLAIR-ring-lee.
What does glaringly mean?
- With intense light.
- So as to be highly visible or obvious; so as to attract notice or attention.
Where does glaringly come from?
From glaring + -ly.
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Words that rhyme with glaringly
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Questions about saying glaringly
How do you pronounce glaringly?
Say GLER-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɛrɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɛərɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glaringly?
Glaringly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLER). Broken into parts: GLER · ing · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say glaringly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɛrɪŋli/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɛərɪŋli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.