How to pronounce grama
Say it like GRAM-uh. Grama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAM).
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- GRAM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grama 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grama
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAH-muh.
What does grama mean?
- Various species of grass in the genus Bouteloua, including Bouteloua gracilis (blue grama)
Where does grama come from?
Borrowed from Spanish grama (“grass”), from Latin grāmina, plural of grāmen (“grass”).
Words that rhyme with grama
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Questions about saying grama
How do you pronounce grama?
Say GRAM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræmə/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grama?
Grama has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAM). Broken into parts: GRAM · uh.
Is grama 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 /ˈɡrɑːmə/ (GRAH-muh).