How to Pronounce Glaze

To pronounce "glaze", say GLAZ-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡleɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡleɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glaze”

"glaze" has 2 syllables: glaz-e. It rhymes with gaze and malaise, if that helps it stick.

What does glaze mean?

noun

  1. The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing. See glaze (transitive verb).
  2. A transparent or semi-transparent layer of paint.

verb

  1. To install windows.
  2. To apply a thin, transparent layer of coating.

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Words that rhyme with glaze

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gazemalaisehazeblazedazeblaseappraiseablazeraisegrazepraisecraze

Related words

glasssugarcoatcandyfiringscumblevarnishveneerpolishing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glaze"?▾

"Glaze" has 2 syllables: glaz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "glaze"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glaze" is /ɡleɪz/.

What does "glaze" mean?▾

Glaze: The vitreous coating of pottery or porcelain; anything used as a coating or color in glazing. See glaze (transitive verb).

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