How to pronounce gratin
Say it like gruh-TAN. Gratin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- gruh
- TAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gratin
American and British speakers say gratin in essentially the same way: /ɡrəˈtæn/ in the US and /ɡrəˈtæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: gruh-TAN.
What does gratin mean?
- The top crust of a dish, consisting of breadcrumbs or grated cheese heated under a grill; the dish itself.
Where does gratin come from?
Borrowed from French gratin.
Words that rhyme with gratin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gratin.
Questions about saying gratin
How do you pronounce gratin?
Say gruh-TAN. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈtæn/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈtæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratin?
Gratin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: gruh · TAN.
Do Americans and Brits say gratin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrəˈtæn/ and the British form is /ɡrəˈtæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.