How to pronounce gram
Say it like GRAM. Gram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRAM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gram
American and British speakers say gram in essentially the same way: /ɡræm/ in the US and /ɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAM.
What does gram mean?
- a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
- Danish physician and bacteriologist who developed a method of staining bacteria to distinguish among them (1853-1938)
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- gm
- g
Words that rhyme with gram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gram.
Words that sound like gram
Questions about saying gram
How do you pronounce gram?
Say GRAM. The American pronunciation is /ɡræm/. In British English it is /ɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gram?
Gram is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRAM.
Do Americans and Brits say gram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡræm/ and the British form is /ɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as gram?
Gram sounds the same as graham in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.