How to pronounce granite
Say it like GRAN-ut. Granite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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- GRAN
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of granite
American and British speakers say granite in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrænət/ in the US and /ˈɡrænɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN-it.
What does granite mean?
- plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz
- something having the quality of granite (unyielding firmness)“a man of granite”
Where does granite come from?
From French granit (“granite”), from Italian granito (“granite”), from granire (“to granulate”), from grano (“grain”), from Latin grānum (“grain”).
Words that rhyme with granite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granite.
Questions about saying granite
How do you pronounce granite?
Say GRAN-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrænət/. In British English it is /ˈɡrænɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granite?
Granite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say granite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrænət/ and the British form is /ˈɡrænɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.