How to Pronounce Gleam

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

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Letters

/ɡliːm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gleam”

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

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

What does gleam mean?

noun

  1. A small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.
  2. A glimpse or hint; an indistinct sign of something.

    “The rescue workers preserved a gleam of optimism that they might still survive.”

verb

  1. To shine; to glitter; to glisten.
  2. To be briefly but strongly apparent.

Synonyms

dazzlelambencyshineflickerglimmertracebeamrayflareflash

Words that rhyme with gleam

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamesteemschemecreamthemestreamdreampassimscreamteamdaydreamregime

Related words

glintglimmerglistenglittershineglowlambencytwinkle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gleam"?▾

"Gleam" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gleam"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gleam" is /ɡliːm/.

What does "gleam" mean?▾

Gleam: A small or indistinct shaft or stream of light.

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