How to Pronounce Glimpses

To pronounce "glimpses", say GLIMPS-es — 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-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “glimpses”

"glimpses" has 2 syllables: glimps-es.

What does glimpses 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

Related words

glancehighlightsinsightsoutlinesoutlooksoverviewoverviewsprofiles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glimpses"?▾

"Glimpses" has 2 syllables: glimps · es.

What does "glimpses" mean?▾

Glimpses: A brief look, glance, or peek.

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