How to Pronounce Glen

To pronounce "glen", say GLEN — one syllable, IPA /ɡlɛn/. 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

/ɡlɛn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glen”

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

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

What does glen mean?

noun

  1. A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a dale; a depression between hills.

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Words that rhyme with glen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

denphrenkengrenhenagainpenamenfenzenbenmen

Related words

glyndalevalleysandersurquhartcarlosglennneufeld

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glen"?▾

"Glen" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glen" is /ɡlɛn/.

What does "glen" mean?▾

Glen: A secluded and narrow valley, especially one with a river running through it; a dale; a depression between hills.

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