How to Pronounce Glaring

To pronounce "glaring", say GLAR-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glaring”

"glaring" has 2 syllables: glar-ing. It rhymes with bearing and raring, if that helps it stick.

What does glaring mean?

verb

  1. To stare angrily.

    “He walked in late, with the teacher glaring at him the whole time.”

  2. To shine brightly.

    “The sun glared down on the desert sand.”

noun

  1. The act of giving a glare.
  2. A group of cats.

adjective

  1. Reflecting with glare.
  2. Blatant, obvious.

    “How could you miss this glaring error? It's right on page one!”

Synonyms

clowder

Words that rhyme with glaring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bearingraringcaringdaringdespairingblaringoverbearingflaringtearingsnaringpairinguncaring

Related words

cryingblindingdazzlingglaryegregiousflagrantfulgentgross

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glaring"?▾

"Glaring" has 2 syllables: glar · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "glaring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glaring" is /ˈɡlɛəɹɪŋ/.

What does "glaring" mean?▾

Glaring: To stare angrily.

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