How to Pronounce Glyphs

To pronounce "glyphs", say GLYPHS — one syllable, IPA /ɡlɪfs/. 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

/ɡlɪfs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “glyphs”

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

What does glyphs mean?

noun

  1. A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.
  2. Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information.

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Words that rhyme with glyphs

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foodstuffsfisticuffscuffsstuffsearmuffsbuffsbluffsscuffshandcuffspuffshuffsroughs

Related words

hieroglyphicshieroglyphsdiacriticsruneloanwordskerningmateriafonts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "glyphs"?▾

"Glyphs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "glyphs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "glyphs" is /ɡlɪfs/.

What does "glyphs" mean?▾

Glyphs: A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea.

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