How to pronounce grenadine
Say it like GREN-uh-deen. Grenadine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREN).
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- GREN
- uh
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grenadine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grenadine
American and British speakers say grenadine in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɛnədin/ in the US and /ˈɡrɛnədin/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREN-uh-deen.
What does grenadine mean?
- A cordial syrup made from pomegranates.
- A dilute drink made from this syrup.
- A thin gauzy fabric of silk or wool, used for women's clothing and men's woven luxury ties.
- A syrup made from cloves and other spices.
Where does grenadine come from?
Borrowed from French grenadine, from Middle French grenade (“pomegranate”).
Questions about saying grenadine
How do you pronounce grenadine?
Say GREN-uh-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɛnədin/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɛnədin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grenadine?
Grenadine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREN). Broken into parts: GREN · uh · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say grenadine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɛnədin/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɛnədin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.