How to pronounce gloam
Say it like GLOHM. Gloam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLOHM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gloam
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOHM.
What does gloam mean?
- To begin to grow dark; to grow dusky.
- To be sullen or morose.
Where does gloam come from?
Back-formation from gloaming.
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Words that rhyme with gloam
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Questions about saying gloam
How do you pronounce gloam?
Say GLOHM. The American pronunciation is /ɡloʊm/. In British English it is /ɡləʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloam?
Gloam is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLOHM.
Is gloam pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡləʊm/ (GLOHM).