How to pronounce gloria
Say it like GLOR-ee-uh. Gloria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOR).
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US American/ˈɡlɔriə/GLOR-ee-uh
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- GLOR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does gloria mean?
noun
- A lightweight fabric used for umbrellas and dresses.
- A doxology.
Where does gloria come from?
Borrowed from Latin gloria.
Words that rhyme with gloria
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gloria.
Questions about saying gloria
How do you pronounce gloria?
Say GLOR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɔriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloria?
Gloria has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOR). Broken into parts: GLOR · ee · uh.