How to pronounce grandparent
Say it like GRAND-per-unt. Grandparent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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US American/ˈɡrændpɛrənt/GRAND-per-unt
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- GRAND
- per
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandparent 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.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does grandparent mean?
noun
- The parent of someone's parent.
- Synonym of grandfather.
Where does grandparent come from?
From grand- + parent.
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Questions about saying grandparent
How do you pronounce grandparent?
Say GRAND-per-unt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændpɛrənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandparent?
Grandparent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · per · unt.