How to Pronounce Glove

To pronounce "glove", say GLOV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡlʌv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡlʌv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glove”

"glove" has 2 syllables: glov-e. It rhymes with love and shove, if that helps it stick.

What does glove mean?

noun

  1. An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

    “I wore gloves to keep my hands warm.”

  2. A baseball mitt.

verb

  1. To catch the ball in a baseball mitt.

    “He gloved the line drive for the third out.”

  2. To put a glove or gloves on.

    “Maxwell gloved his hand so that he wouldn't leave fingerprints, then pulled the trigger.”

Words that rhyme with glove

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

loveshoveabovedove

Related words

mittgauntletpockettrimmedshoeboxcartonhutch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glove"?▾

"Glove" has 2 syllables: glov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "glove"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glove" is /ɡlʌv/.

What does "glove" mean?▾

Glove: An item of clothing other than a mitten, covering all or part of the hand and fingers, but usually allowing independent movement of the fingers.

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