How to Pronounce "glacier"
word
ˈɡɫeɪʃɝ
GLAY-sher
ɡlˈeɪʃɐ
GLAY-shuh
Definition
A glacier is a large, slow-moving mass of ice that forms over many years from packed snow, usually found in mountains or polar regions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫeɪʃɝ
British English
ɡlˈeɪʃɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLAY-sher
UK
GLAY-shuh
Listen in Context
The glacier moves very slowly down the mountain.
We saw a huge glacier when we visited Alaska.
A glacier is made of packed snow and ice.
Climate change is causing many glaciers to melt faster than ever before.