How to pronounce grandiose
Say it like gran-dee-OHS. Grandiose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OHS).
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- gran
- dee
- OHS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandiose 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of grandiose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gran-dee-OHS.
What does grandiose mean?
- Large and impressive in size, scope or extent.
- Pompous or pretentious.
- magnificent or spectacular.
Where does grandiose come from?
From French grandiose, from Italian grandioso, from Latin grandis (“great, grand”) (English grand).
Words that rhyme with grandiose
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Questions about saying grandiose
How do you pronounce grandiose?
Say gran-dee-OHS. The American pronunciation is /ɡrændiˈoʊs/. In British English it is /ɡrændiˈəʊs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandiose?
Grandiose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OHS). Broken into parts: gran · dee · OHS.
Is grandiose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡrændiˈəʊs/ (gran-dee-OHS).