How to Pronounce Fibreglass

To pronounce "fibreglass", say FIBR-egl-ass — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fibreglass”

"fibreglass" has 3 syllables: fibr-egl-ass.

What does fibreglass mean?

noun

  1. Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.
  2. Ellipsis of fibreglass wool

verb

  1. To apply fibreglass to.

    “to fibreglass the hull of a fishing-boat”

Synonyms

fiberglass woolfibreglass woolfiberglass-reinforced plasticfibreglass-reinforced plasticglass fiberglass fibreglass woolglass-reinforced plasticglass

Related words

fiberglassglassfiberdrinkfibrefibrolinefibrecraftfilament

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fibreglass"?▾

"Fibreglass" has 3 syllables: fibr · egl · ass.

What is the IPA transcription of "fibreglass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fibreglass" is /ˈfaɪbəɡlɑːs/.

What does "fibreglass" mean?▾

Fibreglass: Silica based glass extruded into fibers that possess a length at least 1000 times greater than their width.

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