How to Pronounce Glower

To pronounce "glower", say GLOW-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glower”

"glower" has 2 syllables: glow-er. It rhymes with dour and power, if that helps it stick.

What does glower mean?

noun

  1. An angry glare or stare.

    “She sure has an awful glower on her face.”

verb

  1. To look or stare with anger.

Synonyms

glarescowl

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Words that rhyme with glower

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dourpowerempowerscourbowersourtowerdevouroverpowercowerbrainpowershower

Related words

glarefrownlowerscowlglaumgawpgawklour

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glower"?▾

"Glower" has 2 syllables: glow · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "glower"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glower" is /ˈɡlaʊə(ɹ)/.

What does "glower" mean?▾

Glower: An angry glare or stare.

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