How to Pronounce Gladius

To pronounce "gladius", say GLAD-ius — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlæd.i.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

gladius

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡlæd.i.əs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gladius”

"gladius" has 2 syllables: glad-ius.

What does gladius mean?

noun

  1. A Roman sword roughly two feet long.
  2. A pen, a hard internal bodypart of certain cephalopods, made of chitin-like material.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gladius"?▾

"Gladius" has 2 syllables: glad · ius.

What is the IPA transcription of "gladius"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gladius" is /ˈɡlæd.i.əs/.

What does "gladius" mean?▾

Gladius: A Roman sword roughly two feet long.

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