How to pronounce gloopy
Say it like GLOO-pee. Gloopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO).
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- GLOO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloopy 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gloopy
American and British speakers say gloopy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlupi/ in the US and /ˈɡluːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOO-pee.
What does gloopy mean?
- Having a glutinous, sloppy consistency.
Where does gloopy come from?
From gloop + -y.
Words that rhyme with gloopy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gloopy.
Questions about saying gloopy
How do you pronounce gloopy?
Say GLOO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlupi/. In British English it is /ˈɡluːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloopy?
Gloopy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOO). Broken into parts: GLOO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say gloopy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlupi/ and the British form is /ˈɡluːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.