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Try LingUp Now!Start with the hard 'g' sound, like in 'go'.
Follow with the 'l' sound by touching the tip of the tongue to the roof of the mouth.
End with the 'oo' sound, like in 'boot', with lips rounded.
Missing the 'l' sound (goo)
Using a short 'o' instead of 'oo' (glom)
Adding an extra syllable (glo-oom)
Start with the hard 'g' sound, similar to 'go'.
Form the 'l' by placing the tongue against the alveolar ridge.
Produce the 'uː' sound, like in 'blue', with rounded lips.
Missing the 'l' sound (goo)
Using a short 'u' instead of 'uː' (glum)
Added syllable emphasis (gloo-m)
Round your lips and make a long sound, like in 'moon'.
The 'g' in 'gloom' is always hard, like in 'go'.
No, speak it as one smooth syllable.
A state of darkness or sadness.
/ˈɡluːmi/
Dark or sad
/ˈɡluːminəs/
State of being dark or sad
/ˈɡluːmɪli/
In a dark or sad way
Gloomy has one more syllable than gloom.
Gloominess has three syllables compared to one in gloom.
Gloomily includes the 'i' sound which is not in gloom.
Practice making a clear 'l' by placing the tongue behind the top teeth.
Hold the 'oo' sound longer to ensure clarity.
