How to Pronounce Glory

To pronounce "glory", say GLORY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glory”

"glory" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with repository and hoary, if that helps it stick.

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

What does glory mean?

noun

  1. Great or overwhelming beauty or splendour.
  2. Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.

verb

  1. To exult with joy; to rejoice.
  2. To boast; to be proud.

Synonyms

haloanticoronafamehonorhonourpraiseworship

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Words that rhyme with glory

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repositoryhoaryquarryallegorydesultorytransitoryambulatorydilatoryaleatoryterritoryobligatoryinventory

Related words

resplendencyresplendenceglorificationauranimbushalosplendourmagnificence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glory"?▾

"Glory" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glory"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glory" is /ˈɡlo(ː)ɹi/.

What does "glory" mean?▾

Glory: Great or overwhelming beauty or splendour.

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