How to pronounce graffiti
Say it like gruh-FEE-tee. Graffiti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE).
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- gruh
- FEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graffiti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of graffiti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: gra-FEE-tee.
What does graffiti mean?
- a rude decoration inscribed on rocks or walls
Words that rhyme with graffiti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of graffiti.
Questions about saying graffiti
How do you pronounce graffiti?
Say gruh-FEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈfiti/. In British English it is /ɡræˈfiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graffiti?
Graffiti has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEE). Broken into parts: gruh · FEE · tee.
Is graffiti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɡræˈfiːti/ (gra-FEE-tee).