gleam

/ɡliːm/

Syllables gleam

Stress GLEAM

Phonics Breakdown

gl

/ɡl/

consonant blend

ea

/iː/

long e

m

/m/

ng sound

Meaning

a small bright shine or light; to shine softly

Sound Reference

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gl=/ɡl/(glass) + ea=/iː/(eat) + m=/m/(man)

Example

A gleam of light appeared in the dark room.