How to pronounce gratifies
Say it like GRAT-uh-fyze. Gratifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT).
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- GRAT
- uh
- fyze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratifies 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.
- fyzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gratifies
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAT-uh-fyze.
What does gratifies mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of gratify How to pronounce gratify
Questions about saying gratifies
How do you pronounce gratifies?
Say GRAT-uh-fyze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratifies?
Gratifies has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT). Broken into parts: GRAT · uh · fyze.
Is gratifies 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 /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪz/ (GRAT-uh-fyze).