How to Pronounce "glacial"
word
ˈɡɫeɪʃəɫ
GLAY-shul
ɡlˈeɪʃəl
GLAY-shuhl
Definition
Related to glaciers or very cold temperatures; can also describe something extremely slow or emotionally cold.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫeɪʃəɫ
British English
ɡlˈeɪʃəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLAY-shul
UK
GLAY-shuhl
Listen in Context
The glacial landscape was covered in ice and snow.
During the glacial period, many animals moved south.
The river was formed by glacial activity thousands of years ago.
Their progress on the project has been at a glacial pace.