How to pronounce gran
Say it like GRAN. Gran is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gran pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gran
American and British speakers say gran in essentially the same way: /ɡræn/ in the US and /ɡræn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN.
What does gran mean?
- A grandmother.
- A grandfather.
Where does gran come from?
Clipping of granny.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with gran
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gran.
Questions about saying gran
How do you pronounce gran?
Say GRAN. The American pronunciation is /ɡræn/. In British English it is /ɡræn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gran?
Gran is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRAN.
Do Americans and Brits say gran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡræn/ and the British form is /ɡræn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.