How to pronounce grandeur
Say it like gran-DOOR. Grandeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOR).
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- gran
- DOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandeur 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.
- DOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of grandeur
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAN-dyoo-uh.
What does grandeur mean?
- The state of being grand or splendid; magnificence.
- Nobility (state of being noble).
Where does grandeur come from?
Borrowed from Middle French grandeur, from Old French grandur, from grant (French grand), from Latin grandis (“grown up, great”).
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Words that rhyme with grandeur
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Questions about saying grandeur
How do you pronounce grandeur?
Say gran-DOOR. The American pronunciation is /ɡrænˈdur/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændjuə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandeur?
Grandeur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOOR). Broken into parts: gran · DOOR.
Is grandeur pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ˈɡrændjuə/ (GRAN-dyoo-uh).