How to Pronounce Inglorious

To pronounce "inglorious", say INGL-or-ious — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈɡloʊɹi.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɪnˈɡloʊɹi.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inglorious”

"inglorious" has 3 syllables: ingl-or-ious. It rhymes with glorious and notorious, if that helps it stick.

What does inglorious mean?

adjective

  1. Ignominious; disgraceful.
  2. Not famous; obscure.

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Words that rhyme with inglorious

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gloriousnotoriouslaboriousmeritoriousvictoriousaureuschoreussartorius

Related words

dishonorabledishonourableignominiousdisgracefulshamefulopprobriousunsungunknown

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inglorious"?▾

"Inglorious" has 3 syllables: ingl · or · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "inglorious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inglorious" is /ɪnˈɡloʊɹi.əs/.

What does "inglorious" mean?▾

Inglorious: Ignominious; disgraceful.

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