How to pronounce gleamy
Say it like GLEE-mee. Gleamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE).
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- GLEE
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleamy 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gleamy
American and British speakers say gleamy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlimi/ in the US and /ˈɡliːmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEE-mee.
What does gleamy mean?
- shiny, bright, glowing
Where does gleamy come from?
From gleam + -y.
Words that rhyme with gleamy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gleamy.
Questions about saying gleamy
How do you pronounce gleamy?
Say GLEE-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlimi/. In British English it is /ˈɡliːmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleamy?
Gleamy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLEE). Broken into parts: GLEE · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say gleamy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlimi/ and the British form is /ˈɡliːmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.