How to pronounce grammelot
Say it like GRAM-uh-lot. Grammelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAM).
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- GRAM
- uh
- lot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grammelot 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.
- lotKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grammelot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GRAM-uh-lot.
What does grammelot mean?
- A style of language used in satirical theater: a gibberish with macaronic and onomatopoeic elements, used in association with mime and mimicry.
Where does grammelot come from?
Unknown. Dario Fo claims a French origin, and it has been linked to grommeler (“to grumble”).
Questions about saying grammelot
How do you pronounce grammelot?
Say GRAM-uh-lot. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræməlɑt/. In British English it is /ˈɡræməlɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grammelot?
Grammelot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAM). Broken into parts: GRAM · uh · lot.
Is grammelot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡræməlɒt/ (GRAM-uh-lot).