How to pronounce grace
Say it like GRAYS. Grace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grace pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of grace
American and British speakers say grace in essentially the same way: /ɡreɪs/ in the US and /ɡreɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYS.
What does grace mean?
- (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence“the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin”“it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church”
- elegance and beauty of movement or expression“a beautiful figure which she used in subtle movements of unparalleled grace”
- a sense of propriety and consideration for others“a place where the company of others must be accepted with good grace”
- make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.“Decorate the room for the party”“beautify yourself for the special day”
- be beautiful to look at“Flowers adorned the tables everywhere”
Where does grace come from?
The word displaced the native Middle English held, hield (“grace”) (from Old English held, hyld (“grace”)), Middle English este (“grace, favor, pleasure”) (from Old English ēst (“grace, kindness, favor”)), Middle English athmede(n) (“grac
Words that rhyme with grace
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grace.
Questions about saying grace
How do you pronounce grace?
Say GRAYS. The American pronunciation is /ɡreɪs/. In British English it is /ɡreɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grace?
Grace is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say grace the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡreɪs/ and the British form is /ɡreɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.