How to pronounce grandson
Say it like GRAND-suhn. Grandson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND).
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- GRAND
- suhn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grandson 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.
- suhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grandson
American and British speakers say grandson in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrændˌsʌn/ in the US and /ˈɡrændˌsʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAND-suhn.
What does grandson mean?
- a male grandchild
Where does grandson come from?
From grand- + son.
Questions about saying grandson
How do you pronounce grandson?
Say GRAND-suhn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrændˌsʌn/. In British English it is /ˈɡrændˌsʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grandson?
Grandson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAND). Broken into parts: GRAND · suhn.
Do Americans and Brits say grandson the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrændˌsʌn/ and the British form is /ˈɡrændˌsʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.