How to pronounce grandcat
Say it like GRAND-kat. Grandcat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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- GRAND
- kat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandcat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- katKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of grandcat
American and British speakers say grandcat in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrændkæt/ in the US and /ˈɡrændkæt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAND-kat.
What does grandcat mean?
- A cat owned by one's child (especially when the latter is adult); a cat having a status comparable to a grandchild.
Where does grandcat come from?
From grand- + cat, by analogy with grandchild.
Questions about saying grandcat
How do you pronounce grandcat?
Say GRAND-kat. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændkæt/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændkæt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandcat?
Grandcat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · kat.
Do Americans and Brits say grandcat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrændkæt/ and the British form is /ˈɡrændkæt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.