How to pronounce "glory"

glory

Sports & Recreation
American
/ˈɡlɔːri/

Syllable Breakdown

glo ry

How natives say glory

British
/ˈɡlɔːri/

Syllable Breakdown

glo ry

How natives say glory

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound like in 'goat'.

  • Follow with 'l', positioning your tongue against the top of your mouth.

  • Make the vowel sound 'ɔː' like in 'law'. End with 'ry', where 'r' curls the tongue back slightly and 'y' is a short 'ee' sound.

Common Mistakes

  • 'glo-ri' instead of 'glo-ry'

  • 'gloar-y' instead of 'glo-ry'

  • Reducing 'ry' to 'ree' too much.

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound like in 'goat'.

  • Follow with 'l', positioning your tongue against the top of your mouth.

  • Make the vowel sound 'ɔː', slightly longer than American, as in 'law'. End with 'ry', a soft 'ee' sound.

common mistakes

  • same as American

FAQ

Why is the 'r' sound important?

The 'r' changes the 'o' sound, making 'glory' distinct.

Is 'glo-' a common mistake?

Yes, the first syllable should be 'glo' not 'glo'.

How important is tongue position for 'l'?

Very important. Place it against the top of your mouth.

Definition

glory

High achievement or honor.

Word Family

glorify

/ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

verb

To praise highly.

Example: They glorify the team's success.

glorious

/ˈɡlɔːriəs/

adjective

Magnificent or splendid.

Example: The sunset was glorious.

inglorious

/ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

adjective

Not favorable or honorable.

Example: It was an inglorious defeat.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'glorify' ends in '-ify' with an extra syllable.

'glorious' adds an '-ious' sound.

'inglorious' starts with 'in-' and ends with '-ious'.

Pro Tips

Emphasize the 'g'

Start strong with the 'g' sound to set the word up correctly.

Practice 'ɔː' sound

Work on a long, open 'ɔː' as in 'law' to avoid flattening the sound.

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