How to pronounce glory
American English pronunciation
GLOR-ee
- IPA
- /ˈɡlɔɹi/
- Syllables
- GLOR · ee (2 syllables, stress on the 1st)
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What glory means
Great praise and fame for doing something special
In a sentence: Everyone cheered, and the winning team enjoyed their moment of glory.
Where it comes from: It comes from the Latin word gloria, which meant fame and praise.
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