How to pronounce grasping
Say it like GRAS-ping. Grasping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS).
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US American/ˈɡræspɪŋ/GRAS-ping
UK British/ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/GRAH-sping
- GRAS
- ping
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grasping pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- pingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grasping
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GRAH-sping.
What does grasping mean?
noun
- The act of one who grasps or covets.
- Greedy, eager for wealth.
- present participle and gerund of grasp How to pronounce grasp
Questions about saying grasping
How do you pronounce grasping?
Say GRAS-ping. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræspɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grasping?
Grasping has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAS). Broken into parts: GRAS · ping.
Is grasping 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 /ˈɡrɑːspɪŋ/ (GRAH-sping).