How to Pronounce Glimpsed

To pronounce "glimpsed", say GLIMPS-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

GLIMPS-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “glimpsed”

"glimpsed" has 2 syllables: glimps-ed.

What does glimpsed mean?

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

Related words

overviewseenturretspeekedglancedglancepeepedfleeting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glimpsed"?▾

"Glimpsed" has 2 syllables: glimps · ed.

What does "glimpsed" mean?▾

Glimpsed: To see or view briefly or incompletely.

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