How to pronounce gratifying
Say it like GRAT-uh-fy-ing. Gratifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT).
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- GRAT
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gratifying
- 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-ing.
What does gratifying mean?
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Questions about saying gratifying
How do you pronounce gratifying?
Say GRAT-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratifying?
Gratifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT). Broken into parts: GRAT · uh · fy · ing.
Is gratifying 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 /ˈɡrætəˌfaɪɪŋ/ (GRAT-uh-fy-ing).