How to pronounce grammar
Say it like GRAM-er. Grammar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAM).
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- GRAM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grammar 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.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grammar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAM-uh.
What does grammar mean?
- the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
Words that rhyme with grammar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grammar.
Questions about saying grammar
How do you pronounce grammar?
Say GRAM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡræmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grammar?
Grammar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAM). Broken into parts: GRAM · er.
Is grammar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡræmə/ (GRAM-uh).