How to pronounce griddle
Say it like GRID-ul. Griddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRID).
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- GRID
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griddle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of griddle
American and British speakers say griddle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪdəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪdəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRID-ul.
What does griddle mean?
- A stone or metal flat plate or surface on which food is fried or baked.
- To cook on a griddle.
Where does griddle come from?
From Middle English gridil, from Anglo-Norman gredil, variant of Old French greil, from Latin crāticulum, diminutive of crātis.
Words that rhyme with griddle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of griddle.
Questions about saying griddle
How do you pronounce griddle?
Say GRID-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪdəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪdəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griddle?
Griddle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRID). Broken into parts: GRID · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say griddle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪdəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪdəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.