How to Pronounce Gleams

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

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Letters

/ɡliːmz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gleams”

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

What does gleams 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 gleams

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

beamsdaydreamsschemesdreamsseamsseemsjeamesstreamscreamsextremessteamsteems

Related words

glintglimmerglistenglittershineglowlambencypurpureal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gleams"?▾

"Gleams" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gleams"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gleams" is /ɡliːmz/.

What does "gleams" mean?▾

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

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