How to Pronounce Glimpse

To pronounce "glimpse", say GLIMPS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡlɪmps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡlɪmps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glimpse”

"glimpse" has 2 syllables: glimps-e. It rhymes with limps and pimps, if that helps it stick.

What does glimpse mean?

noun

  1. A brief look, glance, or peek.

    “I only got a glimpse of the car, so I can tell you the colour but not the registration number.”

  2. A sudden flash.

verb

  1. To see or view briefly or incompletely.

    “I have only begun to glimpse the magnitude of the problem.”

  2. To appear by glimpses.

Synonyms

catch sight ofdetectespynoticeperceivespot

Words that rhyme with glimpse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

limpspimpsblimpscrimpschimpswimps

Related words

glanceglimmerblinkgleamflashpeekglowgaze

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glimpse"?▾

"Glimpse" has 2 syllables: glimps · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "glimpse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glimpse" is /ɡlɪmps/.

What does "glimpse" mean?▾

Glimpse: A brief look, glance, or peek.

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