How to pronounce grandmother
Say it like GRAND-muhth-er. Grandmother has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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- GRAND
- muhth
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandmother 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.
- muhthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grandmother
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAND-muhth-uh.
What does grandmother mean?
- the mother of your father or mother
Where does grandmother come from?
From Middle English graundmodre, grauntmoder, granmoder; equivalent to grand- + mother.
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Questions about saying grandmother
How do you pronounce grandmother?
Say GRAND-muhth-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌmʌðɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændˌmʌðə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandmother?
Grandmother has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · muhth · er.
Is grandmother pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡrændˌmʌðə/ (GRAND-muhth-uh).