How to pronounce granita
Say it like gruh-NEE-tuh. Granita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE).
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- gruh
- NEE
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granita pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of granita
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: gruh-NEE-tuh.
What does granita mean?
- An Italian dessert of fruit purée etc. on crushed ice.
Where does granita come from?
Borrowed from Italian granita, from granire (“to granulate”).
Words that rhyme with granita
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granita.
Questions about saying granita
How do you pronounce granita?
Say gruh-NEE-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈnitə/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈniːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granita?
Granita has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEE). Broken into parts: gruh · NEE · tuh.
Is granita pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɡrəˈniːtə/ (gruh-NEE-tuh).