How to Pronounce Glean

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡliːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glean”

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

What does glean mean?

noun

  1. A collection made by gleaning.

verb

  1. To collect (grain, grapes, etc.) left behind after the main harvest or gathering.
  2. To gather what is left in (a field or vineyard).

    “to glean a field”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with glean

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

keenobscenemeanbyzantinelibertinecareenleandemeanpreencontraveneteenscene

Related words

harvestreapgarnerdrawcollectgathergetobtain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glean"?▾

"Glean" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glean"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glean" is /ɡliːn/.

What does "glean" mean?▾

Glean: A collection made by gleaning.

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