How to Pronounce Glider

To pronounce "glider", say GLID-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glider”

"glider" has 2 syllables: glid-er. It rhymes with stridor and outsider, if that helps it stick.

What does glider mean?

noun

  1. The act of gliding.
  2. A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.

noun

  1. One who glides.
  2. Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.

Synonyms

semiconsonantsemivowel

Words that rhyme with glider

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stridoroutsiderchiderinsideroutriderprovidersliderriderwidercidercollidershrider

Related words

sailplanehovercraftsailingaircraftsailsliderglidinghang

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glider"?▾

"Glider" has 2 syllables: glid · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "glider"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glider" is /ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/.

What does "glider" mean?▾

Glider: The act of gliding.

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