How to pronounce gracias
Say it like GRAH-see-us. Gracias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAH).
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- GRAH
- see
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gracias pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gracias
American and British speakers say gracias in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɑsiəs/ in the US and /ˈɡrɑθiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAH-thee-us.
What does gracias mean?
- Thank you.
Where does gracias come from?
Borrowed from Spanish gracias (“thank you”).
Questions about saying gracias
How do you pronounce gracias?
Say GRAH-see-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑsiəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑθiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gracias?
Gracias has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAH). Broken into parts: GRAH · see · us.
Do Americans and Brits say gracias the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɑsiəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɑθiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.