How to pronounce grater
Say it like GRAY-ter. Grater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grater pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grater
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAY-tuh.
What does grater mean?
- a tool with which one grates, especially foods such as cheese, to facilitate getting small particles or shreds off a solid lump“I'm making coleslaw; do you know where the grater is?”
Where does grater come from?
By surface analysis, grate (“to scrape, etc.”) + -er.
Words that rhyme with grater
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grater.
Words that sound like grater
Questions about saying grater
How do you pronounce grater?
Say GRAY-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪtɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grater?
Grater has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ter.
Is grater pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡreɪtə/ (GRAY-tuh).
What words sound the same as grater?
Grater sounds the same as greater in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.