How to Pronounce Glasses

To pronounce "glasses", say GLASS-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlasɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡlasɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glasses”

"glasses" has 2 syllables: glass-es. It rhymes with molasses and eyeglasses, if that helps it stick.

What does glasses 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 glasses

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

molasseseyeglassesmassessurpassesfascesclassesgasesassesgrassesbrassesgassesbypasses

Related words

eyeglassesspecsspectaclesbeakersbeersbifocalsbinocularscheckers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glasses"?▾

"Glasses" has 2 syllables: glass · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "glasses"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glasses" is /ˈɡlasɪz/.

What does "glasses" mean?▾

Glasses: To apply fibreglass to.

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