How to pronounce gratitude
Say it like GRAT-uh-tood. Gratitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gratitude. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GRAT
- uh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratitude 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.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of gratitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAT-ih-tyood.
What does gratitude mean?
- a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation“he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help”
Where does gratitude come from?
From French gratitude, from Medieval Latin grātitūdō (“thankfulness”), from Latin grātus (“thankful”).
Words that rhyme with gratitude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gratitude.
Questions about saying gratitude
How do you pronounce gratitude?
Say GRAT-uh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrætəˌtud/. In British English it is /ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratitude?
Gratitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAT). Broken into parts: GRAT · uh · tood.
Is gratitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/ (GRAT-ih-tyood).