How to pronounce glory
Say it like GLOR-ee. Glory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOR).
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- GLOR
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glory 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.
American vs British pronunciation of glory
American and British speakers say glory in essentially the same way: /ˈɡlɔri/ in the US and /ˈɡlɒri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GLOR-ee.
What does glory mean?
- a state of high honor“he valued glory above life itself”
- brilliant radiant beauty“the glory of the sunrise”
- an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
- rejoice proudly
Where does glory come from?
From Middle English glory, glorie, from Old French glorie (“glory”), from Latin glōria (“glory, fame, renown, praise, ambition, boasting”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with glory
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Questions about saying glory
How do you pronounce glory?
Say GLOR-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlɔri/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɒri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glory?
Glory has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOR). Broken into parts: GLOR · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say glory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡlɔri/ and the British form is /ˈɡlɒri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.