How to Pronounce Glacis

To pronounce "glacis", say GLAC-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡleɪsɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡleɪsɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glacis”

"glacis" has 2 syllables: glac-is. It rhymes with stasis and basis, if that helps it stick.

What does glacis mean?

noun

  1. A gentle incline in front of a fortification.
  2. The angled armour plate on the front of a tank; glacis plate.

Words that rhyme with glacis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stasisbasishomeostasiscaseousaceousairbases

Related words

inclineglaciariumglaciationgladeglacierglissadeslantglacading

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glacis"?▾

"Glacis" has 2 syllables: glac · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "glacis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glacis" is /ˈɡleɪsɪs/.

What does "glacis" mean?▾

Glacis: A gentle incline in front of a fortification.

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