How to Pronounce Glissade

To pronounce "glissade", say GLISS-ad-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡlɪˈsaːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɡlɪˈsaːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glissade”

"glissade" has 3 syllables: gliss-ad-e.

What does glissade mean?

noun

  1. A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).
  2. A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position (Wikipedia).

verb

  1. To perform a glissade.

Related words

slideglacadingglidesnowslipslidingavalanchesnowslidelandslip

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glissade"?▾

"Glissade" has 3 syllables: gliss · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "glissade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glissade" is /ɡlɪˈsaːd/.

What does "glissade" mean?▾

Glissade: A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).

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