How do you pronounce "glimpse"?

In American English: /ˈglɪmps/ (GLIMPS). In British English: /glˈɪmps/ (GL). In Canadian English: /ˈglɪmps/ (GLIMPS). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɪmps/ (GL).

Is "glimpse" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɪmps/ (GLIMPS), while in British English it's /glˈɪmps/ (GL).

How to Pronounce "glimpse"

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glimpse

/ˈglɪmps/

GLIMPS

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glɪmpsglimpse

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