How to pronounce gloomier
Say it like GLOO-mee-er. Gloomier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- mee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloomier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of gloomier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GLOO-mee-uh.
What does gloomier mean?
- comparative form of gloomy: more gloomy How to pronounce gloomy
Questions about saying gloomier
How do you pronounce gloomier?
Say GLOO-mee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlumiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloomier?
Gloomier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · mee · er.
Is gloomier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡluːmiə/ (GLOO-mee-uh).