How to pronounce gratify
Say it like GRAT-uh-fy. Gratify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT).
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- GRAT
- uh
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratify 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gratify
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAT-uh-fy.
What does gratify mean?
- To please.
- To make content; to satisfy.“gratify the critics”
Where does gratify come from?
From French gratifier, from Latin grātificō (“to do a favor to, oblige, please, gratify”), from grātus (“kind, pleasing”) + faciō (“to make”).
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Questions about saying gratify
How do you pronounce gratify?
Say GRAT-uh-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratify?
Gratify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT). Broken into parts: GRAT · uh · fy.
Is gratify 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 /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪ/ (GRAT-uh-fy).