How to pronounce gloaming
Say it like GLOH-ming. Gloaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloaming pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gloaming
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-ming.
What does gloaming mean?
- Twilight, as at early morning (dawn) or (especially) early evening; dusk.
- present participle and gerund of gloam How to pronounce gloam
Where does gloaming come from?
The OED notes: "The vowel of the modern gloaming is anomalous, as Old English glōmung should normally become glooming.
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Words that rhyme with gloaming
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Questions about saying gloaming
How do you pronounce gloaming?
Say GLOH-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloaming?
Gloaming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · ming.
Is gloaming 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 /ˈɡləʊmɪŋ/ (GLOH-ming).