How to pronounce global
Say it like GLOH-bul. Global has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Global 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of global
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-bul.
What does global mean?
- involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope“global war”“global monetary policy”
- having the shape of a sphere or ball“a spherical object”“nearly orbicular in shape”
Where does global come from?
From globe + -al; compare French global.
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Words that rhyme with global
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of global.
Questions about saying global
How do you pronounce global?
Say GLOH-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊbəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in global?
Global has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · bul.
Is global 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 /ˈɡləʊbəl/ (GLOH-bul).