How to pronounce granny
Say it like GRAN-ee. Granny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce granny. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GRAN
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granny 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 granny
American and British speakers say granny in essentially the same way: /ˈɡræni/ in the US and /ˈɡræni/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAN-ee.
What does granny mean?
- the mother of your father or mother
- an old woman
- a reef knot crossed the wrong way and therefore insecure
Where does granny come from?
From gran(nam) + -y.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with granny
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of granny.
Questions about saying granny
How do you pronounce granny?
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 granny?
Granny has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say granny 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.