How to pronounce granary
Say it like GRAN-uh-ree. Granary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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- GRAN
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granary 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of granary
American and British speakers say granary in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrænəri/ in the US and /ˈɡrænəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN-uh-ree.
What does granary mean?
- A storage facility for grain or sometimes animal feed.
- A fertile, grain-growing region.
Where does granary come from?
Borrowed from Latin grānārium (16th century).
Words that rhyme with granary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granary.
Questions about saying granary
How do you pronounce granary?
Say GRAN-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænəri/. In British English it is /ˈɡrænəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granary?
Granary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say granary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrænəri/ and the British form is /ˈɡrænəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.