How to pronounce grafting
Say it like GRAF-ting. Grafting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF).
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- GRAF
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grafting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grafting
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAHF-ting.
What does grafting mean?
- The act, art, or process of inserting grafts.
- The act or method of weaving a cover for a ring, rope end, etc.
- The transplanting of a portion of flesh, hair or skin to a denuded surface; autoplasty.
- present participle and gerund of graft How to pronounce graft
Words that rhyme with grafting
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Questions about saying grafting
How do you pronounce grafting?
Say GRAF-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑːftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grafting?
Grafting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF). Broken into parts: GRAF · ting.
Is grafting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrɑːftɪŋ/ (GRAHF-ting).