How to pronounce gleave
Say it like GLEEV. Gleave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gleave
American and British speakers say gleave in essentially the same way: /ɡliv/ in the US and /ɡliːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEEV.
What does gleave mean?
- Alternative form of glaive.
Words that rhyme with gleave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gleave.
Questions about saying gleave
How do you pronounce gleave?
Say GLEEV. The American pronunciation is /ɡliv/. In British English it is /ɡliːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleave?
Gleave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLEEV.
Do Americans and Brits say gleave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡliv/ and the British form is /ɡliːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.