How to pronounce grawlix
Say it like GRAW-liks. Grawlix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAW).
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- GRAW
- liks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grawlix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- liksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grawlix
American and British speakers say grawlix in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɔlɪks/ in the US and /ˈɡrɔːlɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAW-liks.
What does grawlix mean?
- An image resembling an illegible scribble used for this purpose.
- A string of typographical symbols (such as "@#$%&!") used for this purpose.
- A series of violence-related images (such as bombs, daggers, and skulls) used for this purpose.
Where does grawlix come from?
A meaningless word coined by the American comic strip writer Mort Walker (1923–2018) in a humorous article entitled “Let’s Get Down to Grawlixes” published in The Cartoonist (1964), possibly influenced by growl.
Words that rhyme with grawlix
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grawlix.
Questions about saying grawlix
How do you pronounce grawlix?
Say GRAW-liks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɔlɪks/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɔːlɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grawlix?
Grawlix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAW). Broken into parts: GRAW · liks.
Do Americans and Brits say grawlix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɔlɪks/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɔːlɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.