How to Pronounce Glued

To pronounce "glued", say GLUED — one syllable, IPA /ɡluːd/. 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

/ɡluːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “glued”

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

What does glued mean?

verb

  1. To join or attach something using glue.

    “I need to glue the chair-leg back into place.”

  2. To cause something to adhere closely to; to follow attentively.

    “His eyes were glued to the screen.”

Synonyms

adhereclingstickagglutinateconglutinategumpaste

Words that rhyme with glued

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

affixedpastedadheredattachedbondedcementedclottedlaminated

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glued"?▾

"Glued" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glued"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glued" is /ɡluːd/.

What does "glued" mean?▾

Glued: To join or attach something using glue.

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