How to pronounce glowingly
Say it like GLOH-ing-lee. Glowingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH).
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- GLOH
- ing
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glowingly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of glowingly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOH-ing-lee.
What does glowingly mean?
- While giving off a glow.“The spark hung there glowingly, then suddenly went out.”
- With enthusiastic praise.“He praised her glowingly; it was enough to make her blush.”
Where does glowingly come from?
From glowing + -ly.
Words that rhyme with glowingly
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glowingly.
Questions about saying glowingly
How do you pronounce glowingly?
Say GLOH-ing-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡloʊɪŋli/. In British English it is /ˈɡləʊɪŋli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glowingly?
Glowingly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLOH). Broken into parts: GLOH · ing · lee.
Is glowingly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡləʊɪŋli/ (GLOH-ing-lee).