How to Pronounce Glues

To pronounce "glues", say GLUES — one syllable, IPA /ɡluːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɡluːz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glues”

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

What does glues mean?

noun

  1. A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.
  2. Anything that binds two things or people together.

Words that rhyme with glues

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

peruseabuserefuseinfusediffusefuseexcuseoozemisuseboozeamusenews

Related words

pastemucilagegumadhesivescementscolasqueuessticks

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glues"?▾

"Glues" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glues"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glues" is /ɡluːz/.

What does "glues" mean?▾

Glues: A hard gelatin made by boiling bones and hides, used in solution as an adhesive; or any sticky adhesive substance.

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