How to pronounce grannie
Say it like GRAN-ee. Grannie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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- GRAN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grannie 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grannie
American and British speakers say grannie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡræni/ in the US and /ˈɡræni/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN-ee.
What does grannie mean?
- Alternative form of granny.
Words that rhyme with grannie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grannie.
Words that sound like grannie
Questions about saying grannie
How do you pronounce grannie?
Say GRAN-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræni/. In British English it is /ˈɡræni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grannie?
Grannie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say grannie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡræni/ and the British form is /ˈɡræni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grannie?
Grannie sounds the same as granny in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.