How to Pronounce "gleam"
word
ˈɡɫim
GLEEM
ɡlˈiːm
GLEEM
Definition
A soft or brief light that shines, or to shine with a faint or small light. It can also mean a small sign of an emotion or quality appearing for a short time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫim
British English
ɡlˈiːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLEEM
UK
GLEEM
Listen in Context
The moon gave a soft gleam on the water.
I saw a gleam in her eyes when she smiled.
The knife had a silver gleam.
There was a gleam of hope after the good news.