How to pronounce gleaming
Say it like GLEE-ming. Gleaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE).
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- GLEE
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleaming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gleaming
American and British speakers say gleaming in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlimɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEE-ming.
What does gleaming mean?
- A flash of reflected light.
- Having a bright sheen.“The knight rode into battle with a gleaming sword.”
- present participle and gerund of gleam How to pronounce gleam
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Words that rhyme with gleaming
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Questions about saying gleaming
How do you pronounce gleaming?
Say GLEE-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlimɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleaming?
Gleaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE). Broken into parts: GLEE · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say gleaming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlimɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.