How to pronounce gratuities
Say it like gruh-TOO-ih-teez. Gratuities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- gruh
- TOO
- ih
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gratuities 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.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gratuities
- 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: gruh-TYOO-ih-teez.
What does gratuities mean?
- plural of gratuity How to pronounce gratuity
Questions about saying gratuities
How do you pronounce gratuities?
Say gruh-TOO-ih-teez. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈtuɪtiz/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gratuities?
Gratuities has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: gruh · TOO · ih · teez.
Is gratuities 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 /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtiz/ (gruh-TYOO-ih-teez).