How to Pronounce Glasnost

To pronounce "glasnost", say GLASN-ost — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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GLASN-ost

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💡 Tip for remembering “glasnost”

"glasnost" has 2 syllables: glasn-ost. It rhymes with host and engrossed, if that helps it stick.

What does glasnost mean?

noun

  1. 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika

Words that rhyme with glasnost

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hostengrossedripostepostboastutmostoutposttoastcoastalmostuppermostinnermost

Related words

perestroikaperestrojkadestalinizationde-stalinizationopennessperestroikanliberalizationpostcommunism

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glasnost"?▾

"Glasnost" has 2 syllables: glasn · ost.

What does "glasnost" mean?▾

Glasnost: 1980s and early 1990s policy of the Soviet Union under Gorbachev to allow more government transparency; often paired with perestroika

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