How to Pronounce Global

To pronounce "global", say GLOB-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡləʊbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡləʊbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “global”

"global" has 2 syllables: glob-al. It rhymes with noble and ignoble, if that helps it stick.

What does global mean?

noun

  1. A globally scoped identifier.

adjective

  1. Concerning all parts of the world.

    “Pollution is a global problem.”

  2. Pertaining to the whole of something; total, universal:

adverb

  1. In the global manner; world-wide.

Synonyms

planetaryworld-wideball-shapedglobularroundspherical

Antonyms

localdomesticnationalregional

Words that rhyme with global

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nobleignobleennoblemobileimmobilestrobilemoblesobolsobelkobel

Related words

worldwideinternationalworldcircularroundsphericalorbicularglobular

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "global"?▾

"Global" has 2 syllables: glob · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "global"?▾

The IPA transcription of "global" is /ˈɡləʊbəl/.

What does "global" mean?▾

Global: A globally scoped identifier.

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