How to pronounce gleek
Say it like GLEEK. Gleek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLEEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleek pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gleek
American and British speakers say gleek in essentially the same way: /ɡlik/ in the US and /ɡliːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEEK.
What does gleek mean?
- A once-popular game of cards played by three people.
- Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.
- A jest or scoff; trick or deception.
- An enticing glance or look.
- A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.
- To discharge a long, thin stream of liquid (including saliva) through the teeth or from under the tongue, sometimes by pressing the tongue against the salivary glands.
Where does gleek come from?
From Middle French glic, from Old French glic (“a game of cards”), of Germanic origin from or related to Middle High German glücke, gelücke (“luck”) and Middle Dutch gelīc (“like, alike”).
Words that rhyme with gleek
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gleek.
Questions about saying gleek
How do you pronounce gleek?
Say GLEEK. The American pronunciation is /ɡlik/. In British English it is /ɡliːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleek?
Gleek is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLEEK.
Do Americans and Brits say gleek the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlik/ and the British form is /ɡliːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.