How to Pronounce Gliding

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gliding”

"gliding" has 2 syllables: glid-ing. It rhymes with abiding and providing, if that helps it stick.

What does gliding mean?

verb

To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

noun

The action or motion of something that glides.
The hobby, sport or act of flying a glider.

adjective

That moves or changes with a glide.
(employment) Employing flexitime.
“gliding shifts; gliding hours; gliding time”

Synonyms

coast slide

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Words that rhyme with gliding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

abiding providing chiding striding coinciding guiding deriding presiding hiding overriding sliding subsiding

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gliding"?▾

"Gliding" has 2 syllables: glid · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gliding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gliding" is /ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/.

What does "gliding" mean?▾

Gliding: To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

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