How to Pronounce Glaucous

To pronounce "glaucous", say GLAUC-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

glaucous

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡlɔː.kəs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glaucous”

"glaucous" has 2 syllables: glauc-ous. It rhymes with raucous and caucus, if that helps it stick.

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

What does glaucous mean?

adjective

(color) Of a pale grey or bluish-green, especially when covered with a powdery residue.
Covered with a bloom or a pale powdery covering, regardless of colour.

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Words that rhyme with glaucous

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raucous caucus coccus streptococcus floccus staphylococcus enterococcus kochis baucus bockus caracas

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glaucous"?▾

"Glaucous" has 2 syllables: glauc · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "glaucous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glaucous" is /ˈɡlɔː.kəs/.

What does "glaucous" mean?▾

Glaucous: (color) Of a pale grey or bluish-green, especially when covered with a powdery residue.

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