How to Pronounce Gleaming

To pronounce "gleaming", say GLEAM-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡliːmɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gleaming”

"gleaming" has 2 syllables: gleam-ing. It rhymes with beaming and scheming, if that helps it stick.

What does gleaming mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. A flash of reflected light.

adjective

  1. Having a bright sheen.

Synonyms

flareflashkindleglintsparkleglowshineglintingglowingshining

Words that rhyme with gleaming

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamingschemingteemingscreamingdaydreamingseemingredeemingstreamingreamingsteamingcreamingmainstreaming

Related words

agleamnitidglimmerglowbrightlambencyshiningshimmering

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gleaming"?▾

"Gleaming" has 2 syllables: gleam · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gleaming"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gleaming" is /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/.

What does "gleaming" mean?▾

Gleaming: To shine; to glitter; to glisten.

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