English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Glad Pronunciation
Glad is pronounced GLAD, IPA /ˈglæd/.
GLAD
US /ˈglæd/ · UK /ˈglæd/
Syllables: GLAD (1 syllable)
adjective: Pleased about something, usually about one particular thing.
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Glad in a Sentence
- I am glad you came.
- She was glad of the lift home.
- We would be glad to help on the day.
Common Mispronunciations of Glad
Not GLAID
The vowel is short and flat, as in bad, with no glide running through it.
Not GLAT
The d at the end is voiced, and devoicing it leaves nothing recognisable.
Tip: Gladly and gladness keep the same short vowel, and a glad in older gardening writing is a gladiolus.
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