How to Pronounce Glass

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡlɑːs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glass”

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

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

What does glass mean?

verb

  1. To apply fibreglass to.

    “to fibreglass the hull of a fishing-boat”

noun

  1. An amorphous solid, often transparent substance made by melting sand with a mixture of soda, potash and lime.

    “A popular myth is that window glass is actually an extremely viscous liquid.”

  2. A vessel from which one drinks, especially one made of glass, plastic, or similar translucent or semi-translucent material.

    “Fill my glass with milk, please.”

verb

  1. To fit with glass; to glaze.
  2. To enclose in glass.

Synonyms

glass

Words that rhyme with glass

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

asspassimpassebrasscrassmassmorassjackassclasssurpassalaslast

Related words

glazespyglasscokevitreous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glass"?▾

"Glass" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glass" is /ɡlɑːs/.

What does "glass" mean?▾

Glass: To apply fibreglass to.

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