How to pronounce grapefruity
Say it like GRAYP-froo-tee. Grapefruity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYP).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɡreɪpfruti/GRAYP-froo-tee
UK British/ˈɡreɪpfruːtiː/GRAYP-froo-tee
- GRAYP
- froo
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grapefruity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- frooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grapefruity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAYP-froo-tee.
What does grapefruity mean?
adjective
- Resembling or characteristic of grapefruit.“This drink is full of grapefruity goodness.”
Where does grapefruity come from?
From grapefruit + -y.
Questions about saying grapefruity
How do you pronounce grapefruity?
Say GRAYP-froo-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪpfruti/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪpfruːtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grapefruity?
Grapefruity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYP). Broken into parts: GRAYP · froo · tee.
Is grapefruity 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 /ˈɡreɪpfruːtiː/ (GRAYP-froo-tee).