How to pronounce gloze
Say it like GLOHZ. Gloze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GLOHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gloze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLOHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gloze
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GLOHZ.
What does gloze mean?
- A comment in the margin; explanatory note; gloss; commentary.
- Flattery.
- appearance.
- To extenuate, explain away, gloss over.
- To use flattering language.
- To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation.
Where does gloze come from?
From Middle English glosen, from Old French gloser, from Medieval Latin glossa.
Words that rhyme with gloze
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gloze.
Questions about saying gloze
How do you pronounce gloze?
Say GLOHZ. The American pronunciation is /ɡloʊz/. In British English it is /ɡləʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gloze?
Gloze is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GLOHZ.
Is gloze 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 /ɡləʊz/ (GLOHZ).