How to pronounce gradus
Say it like GRAY-dus. Gradus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- dus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gradus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gradus
American and British speakers say gradus in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪdəs/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪdəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-dus.
What does gradus mean?
- A handbook used as an aid in a difficult art or practice, specifically, a dictionary of Greek or Latin prosody used as a guide in writing of poetry in Greek or Latin.
Where does gradus come from?
From Gradus ad Parnassum (Latin, literally, a step to Parnassus), a 17th-century prosody dictionary long used in British schools.
Questions about saying gradus
How do you pronounce gradus?
Say GRAY-dus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪdəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪdəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gradus?
Gradus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · dus.
Do Americans and Brits say gradus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪdəs/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪdəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.