How to pronounce Grenada
Say it like grih-NAY-duh. Grenada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- grih
- NAY
- duh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grenada pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- grihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Grenada
American and British speakers say Grenada in essentially the same way: /ɡrɪˈneɪdə/ in the US and /ɡrəˈneɪdə/ in the UK.
British respelling: gruh-NAY-duh.
Other ways to say Grenada
Grenada also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- grih-NAH-duh /ɡrɪˈnɑdə/
What does Grenada mean?
- An island and country in the Caribbean. Capital: St. George's.
Where does Grenada come from?
From anglicization/latinization of French Grenade upon the island's cession to the United Kingdom under the terms of the 1763 Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War, from Spanish Granada and Los Granadillos on Spanish maps from at leas
Words that rhyme with Grenada
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Grenada.
Questions about saying Grenada
How do you pronounce Grenada?
Say grih-NAY-duh. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɪˈneɪdə/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈneɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Grenada?
Grenada has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: grih · NAY · duh.
Do Americans and Brits say Grenada the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrɪˈneɪdə/ and the British form is /ɡrəˈneɪdə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.