How to pronounce gratified
Say it like GRAT-uh-fyde. Gratified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT).
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- GRAT
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gratified
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAT-uh-fyde.
What does gratified mean?
- simple past and past participle of gratify How to pronounce gratify
Words that rhyme with gratified
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gratified.
Questions about saying gratified
How do you pronounce gratified?
Say GRAT-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratified?
Gratified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT). Broken into parts: GRAT · uh · fyde.
Is gratified 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 /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪd/ (GRAT-uh-fyde).