How to pronounce gleg
Say it like GLEG. Gleg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLEG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gleg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of gleg
American and British speakers say gleg in essentially the same way: /ɡlɛɡ/ in the US and /ɡlɛɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLEG.
What does gleg mean?
- To glance.
- Alternative form of cleg.
- Smart; quick; brisk.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gleg
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Questions about saying gleg
How do you pronounce gleg?
Say GLEG. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɛɡ/. In British English it is /ɡlɛɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gleg?
Gleg is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLEG.
Do Americans and Brits say gleg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlɛɡ/ and the British form is /ɡlɛɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.