How to pronounce grandma
Say it like GRAND-mah. Grandma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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- GRAND
- mah
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandma 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.
- mahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grandma
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAND-mah.
What does grandma mean?
- the mother of your father or mother
Where does grandma come from?
From grand- + ma, after grandmother.
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Questions about saying grandma
How do you pronounce grandma?
Say GRAND-mah. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændmɑ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændˌmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandma?
Grandma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · mah.
Is grandma 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 /ˈɡrændˌmɑː/ (GRAND-mah).