How to Pronounce Glad

To pronounce "glad", say GLAD — one syllable, IPA /ɡlæd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

glad

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying glad, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

1

Syllable

4

Letters

/ɡlæd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glad”

"glad" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with sad and bad, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: gladd — easy to mix up when writing.

What does glad mean?

verb

  1. To make glad

adjective

  1. Pleased, happy, gratified.

    “I'm glad the rain has finally stopped.”

  2. Having a bright or cheerful appearance; expressing or exciting joy; producing gladness.

Synonyms

cheer upexhilarategladden

Antonyms

crankydepresseddowncastheavypeevishsad

Hear “glad” in real sentences

Real example sentences from Tatoeba (CC-BY) — tap to hear each one, or see it used on YouGlish.

Words that rhyme with glad

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sadbadcadcomrademadcladironcladdyadpadaddgadlad

Related words

happypleasedgladsomecheerfulbeamingliefgratefulthankful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glad"?▾

"Glad" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glad"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glad" is /ɡlæd/.

What does "glad" mean?▾

Glad: To make glad

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “glad” in the full dictionary →