How to Pronounce Glimmering

To pronounce "glimmering", say GLIMM-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

GLIMM-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “glimmering”

"glimmering" has 3 syllables: glimm-er-ing. It rhymes with simmering and shimmering, if that helps it stick.

What does glimmering mean?

verb

  1. To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

    “The fireflies glimmered in the dark.”

noun

  1. A glimmer.

    “the first glimmerings of repentance”

Synonyms

flickershimmertwinkle

Words that rhyme with glimmering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

simmeringshimmering

Related words

glimmerybrightshimmeringshimmerglitteringtwinklingflitteringglanceful

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glimmering"?▾

"Glimmering" has 3 syllables: glimm · er · ing.

What does "glimmering" mean?▾

Glimmering: To shine with a faint, unsteady light.

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