How to pronounce griddlecake
Say it like GRID-ul-kayk. Griddlecake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRID).
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- GRID
- ul
- kayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griddlecake 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.
- kaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of griddlecake
American and British speakers say griddlecake in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRID-ul-kayk.
What does griddlecake mean?
- Any of various forms of small pancake made from a spoonful of batter cooked on a griddle.
Where does griddlecake come from?
From griddle + cake.
Questions about saying griddlecake
How do you pronounce griddlecake?
Say GRID-ul-kayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griddlecake?
Griddlecake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRID). Broken into parts: GRID · ul · kayk.
Do Americans and Brits say griddlecake the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪdəlˌkeɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.