How to Pronounce Glister

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GLIST-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “glister”

"glister" has 2 syllables: glist-er. It rhymes with xyster and clyster, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: glyster — easy to mix up when writing.

What does glister mean?

noun

  1. A brilliant flash; a glint

verb

  1. To gleam, glisten or coruscate.

Words that rhyme with glister

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

xysterclysterglysterklisterchristerwister

Related words

glistenscintillationglittersparklegleamglittenglintglance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glister"?▾

"Glister" has 2 syllables: glist · er.

What does "glister" mean?▾

Glister: A brilliant flash; a glint

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