How to Pronounce Gloating

To pronounce "gloating", say GLOAT-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gloating”

"gloating" has 2 syllables: gloat-ing. It rhymes with doting and floating, if that helps it stick.

What does gloating mean?

verb

  1. To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.
  2. To triumph, crow, relish, glory, revel.

noun

  1. The act of one who gloats.

Words that rhyme with gloating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dotingfloatingpromotingcoatingtotingscapegoatingbloatingnotingthroatingdenotingdevotingboating

Related words

schadenfreudegleebragvainglorygorgingbraggartismexultationglutting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gloating"?▾

"Gloating" has 2 syllables: gloat · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gloating"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gloating" is /ˈɡləʊtɪŋ/.

What does "gloating" mean?▾

Gloating: To exhibit a conspicuous (sometimes malevolent) pleasure or sense of self-satisfaction, often at an adversary's misfortune.

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