How to pronounce grainy
Say it like GRAY-nee. Grainy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grainy 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.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grainy
American and British speakers say grainy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪni/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪni/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-nee.
What does grainy mean?
- Resembling grains; granular.“grainy image”
- Coarsely ground or gritty.
Where does grainy come from?
From Middle English grayny, equivalent to grain + -y.
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Words that rhyme with grainy
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Questions about saying grainy
How do you pronounce grainy?
Say GRAY-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪni/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grainy?
Grainy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say grainy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪni/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.