How to Pronounce "glass ceiling"
expression
ˈɡɫæs/ /ˈsiɫɪŋ
GLASS SEE-ling
ɡlˈɑːs/ /sˈiːlɪŋ
glAASS SEE-ling
Definition
An invisible barrier that prevents certain groups, especially women and minorities, from advancing to higher positions or leadership roles, no matter how qualified they are.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫæs/ /ˈsiɫɪŋ
British English
ɡlˈɑːs/ /sˈiːlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLASS SEE-ling
UK
glAASS SEE-ling
Listen in Context
Many women face a glass ceiling at work.
The glass ceiling stops some people from getting promotions.
She wants to break the glass ceiling in her industry.
After years of hard work, she finally shattered the glass ceiling and became the first female CEO.