How to pronounce gratis
Say it like GRAT-is. Gratis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT).
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- GRAT
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratis 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gratis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAT-is.
What does gratis mean?
- Free: without charge.
- In a free way: without charge.
Where does gratis come from?
Borrowed from Latin grātīs.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gratis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gratis.
Questions about saying gratis
How do you pronounce gratis?
Say GRAT-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrætɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɡrætɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratis?
Gratis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT). Broken into parts: GRAT · is.
Is gratis 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 /ˈɡrætɪs/ (GRAT-is).