How to pronounce gloop
Say it like GLOOP. Gloop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLOOP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gloop
American and British speakers say gloop in essentially the same way: /ɡlup/ in the US and /ɡluːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOOP.
What does gloop mean?
- Any gooey, viscous substance.
- To flow like goo or goop, to move in a slushy way.
- To cover someone in gloop or goo.
Where does gloop come from?
Onomatopoeic; similar to glop or goop.
Words that rhyme with gloop
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gloop.
Questions about saying gloop
How do you pronounce gloop?
Say GLOOP. The American pronunciation is /ɡlup/. In British English it is /ɡluːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloop?
Gloop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLOOP.
Do Americans and Brits say gloop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡlup/ and the British form is /ɡluːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.