How to pronounce grandfathering
Say it like GRAND-fah-thuh-ring. Grandfathering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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- GRAND
- fah
- thuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandfathering 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.
- fahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grandfathering
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAND-fah-thuh-ring.
What does grandfathering mean?
- Exemption from new legislation or regulations.
- present participle and gerund of grandfather How to pronounce grandfather
Questions about saying grandfathering
How do you pronounce grandfathering?
Say GRAND-fah-thuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌfɑðərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændfɑːðərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandfathering?
Grandfathering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · fah · thuh · ring.
Is grandfathering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrændfɑːðərɪŋ/ (GRAND-fah-thuh-ring).