How to pronounce grackle
Say it like GRAK-ul. Grackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAK).
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- GRAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grackle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grackle
American and British speakers say grackle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrækəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAK-ul.
What does grackle mean?
- Any of several passerine birds of the genera Quiscalus, Hypopyrrhus, Lampropsar and Macroagelaius, of the Americas, having iridescent plumage.
- Any of several Asian myna birds of the genus Gracula.
Where does grackle come from?
From translingual Gracula, from Latin graculus (“jackdaw”).
Words that rhyme with grackle
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Questions about saying grackle
How do you pronounce grackle?
Say GRAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrækəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grackle?
Grackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAK). Broken into parts: GRAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say grackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrækəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.