How to pronounce grifter
Say it like GRIF-ter. Grifter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIF).
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- GRIF
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grifter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grifter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRIF-tuh.
What does grifter mean?
- A con artist; someone who pulls confidence games; a swindler, scammer, huckster, hustler, and/or charlatan.
Where does grifter come from?
From grift + -er; or probably an alteration of grafter (“a corrupt person, one who accepts bribes”), which is essentially a doublet of the same word.
Words that rhyme with grifter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grifter.
Questions about saying grifter
How do you pronounce grifter?
Say GRIF-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪftɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪftə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grifter?
Grifter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIF). Broken into parts: GRIF · ter.
Is grifter pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡrɪftə/ (GRIF-tuh).