How to pronounce granted
Say it like GRAN-tud. Granted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN).
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US American/ˈɡræntəd/GRAN-tud
UK British/ˈɡrɑːntɪd/GRAHN-tid
- GRAN
- tud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granted 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.
- tudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of granted
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAHN-tid.
What does granted mean?
adjective
- acknowledged as a supposition“given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying granted
How do you pronounce granted?
Say GRAN-tud. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræntəd/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑːntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granted?
Granted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAN). Broken into parts: GRAN · tud.
Is granted pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrɑːntɪd/ (GRAHN-tid).