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glam rock

/ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.22 in modern English

Syllables
glam rock
IPA
/ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A style of English rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/
  • British English: /ˈɡlæmˌɹɒk/

Usage

Phrases

glam rocker

Synonyms

glam glitter rock

Rhymes With

shamrock zamrock

Questions

How do you pronounce glam rock?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡlæmˌɹɑk/.
What does glam rock mean?
A style of English rock music from the early 1970s, distinguished by the glamorous, glittery costumes of its performers and its bouncy beat and lyrics.

How to pronounce glam rock

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