How to pronounce grandee
Say it like gran-DEE. Grandee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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US American/ɡrænˈdi/gran-DEE
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- gran
- DEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- granKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does grandee mean?
noun
- A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal.
- A person of high rank.
Where does grandee come from?
Borrowed from Spanish grande (adjective), from Latin grandis (“large, great”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with grandee
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Questions about saying grandee
How do you pronounce grandee?
Say gran-DEE. The American pronunciation is /ɡrænˈdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandee?
Grandee has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: gran · DEE.