How to Pronounce "gloom"
word
ˈɡɫum
GLOOM
ɡlˈuːm
GLOOM
Definition
A state of darkness or a feeling of deep sadness or depression. It can describe a place with very little light, or a mood that is sad or hopeless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫum
British English
ɡlˈuːm
Simplified Pronunciation
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GLOOM
UK
GLOOM
Listen in Context
A heavy gloom filled the empty house.
There was a feeling of gloom after the sad news.
The park was covered in gloom when the sun went down.
You could feel the gloom in the office after the layoffs.