How to Pronounce Glade

To pronounce "glade", say GLAD-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡleɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡleɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glade”

"glade" has 2 syllables: glad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and accolade, if that helps it stick.

What does glade mean?

noun

  1. An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.
  2. An everglade.

Synonyms

clearing

Words that rhyme with glade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedaccoladerenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervade

Related words

clearingalleypassgateesplanadegangwaydaylightlane

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glade"?▾

"Glade" has 2 syllables: glad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "glade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glade" is /ɡleɪd/.

What does "glade" mean?▾

Glade: An open passage through a wood; a grassy open or cleared space in a forest.

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