How to pronounce grappled
Say it like GRAP-uld. Grappled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAP).
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- GRAP
- uld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grappled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grappled
American and British speakers say grappled in essentially the same way: /ˈɡræpəld/ in the US and /ˈɡræpəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAP-uld.
What does grappled mean?
- simple past and past participle of grapple How to pronounce grapple
Questions about saying grappled
How do you pronounce grappled?
Say GRAP-uld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræpəld/. In British English it is /ˈɡræpəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grappled?
Grappled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAP). Broken into parts: GRAP · uld.
Do Americans and Brits say grappled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡræpəld/ and the British form is /ˈɡræpəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.