How to pronounce griffe
Say it like GRIF. Griffe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRIF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griffe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of griffe
American and British speakers say griffe in essentially the same way: /ɡrɪf/ in the US and /ɡrɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIF.
What does griffe mean?
- A claw-like ornament at the base of a column.
Where does griffe come from?
Borrowed from French griffe (“claw”).
Words that rhyme with griffe
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Questions about saying griffe
How do you pronounce griffe?
Say GRIF. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɪf/. In British English it is /ɡrɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griffe?
Griffe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRIF.
Do Americans and Brits say griffe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrɪf/ and the British form is /ɡrɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.