How to Pronounce Glimmer

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glimmer”

"glimmer" has 2 syllables: glimm-er. It rhymes with shimmer and skimmer, if that helps it stick.

What does glimmer mean?

noun

  1. A faint light; a dim glow.

    “The glimmer of the fireflies was pleasant to watch.”

  2. A flash of light.

verb

  1. To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

    “The fireflies glimmered in the dark.”

Synonyms

sparkleflickershimmertwinkle

Words that rhyme with glimmer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shimmerskimmerrimmersimmerslimmernimmertrimmerexcimerkimmerdimmerswimmerbrimmer

Related words

gleamgleamingflickershineglimpseglowflashspark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glimmer"?▾

"Glimmer" has 2 syllables: glimm · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "glimmer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glimmer" is /ˈɡlɪmə(ɹ)/.

What does "glimmer" mean?▾

Glimmer: A faint light; a dim glow.

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