How to Pronounce Subglacial

To pronounce "subglacial", say SUBGL-ac-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /sʌbˈɡleɪʃi.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/sʌbˈɡleɪʃi.əl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “subglacial”

"subglacial" has 3 syllables: subgl-ac-ial.

What does subglacial mean?

adjective

  1. Formed, or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice
  2. Moving at a rate allegedly slower than a glacier.

Antonyms

supraglacial

Related words

meltwatertillsproglacialintraglacialsubaqueoussublacustrineinterglacialsubterraneous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "subglacial"?▾

"Subglacial" has 3 syllables: subgl · ac · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "subglacial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "subglacial" is /sʌbˈɡleɪʃi.əl/.

What does "subglacial" mean?▾

Subglacial: Formed, or occurring beneath a glacier or other body of ice

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