How to pronounce grig
Say it like GRIG. Grig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRIG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grig
American and British speakers say grig in essentially the same way: /ɡrɪɡ/ in the US and /ɡrɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIG.
What does grig mean?
- A cricket or grasshopper.
- A small or young eel.
- Specifically, the broad-nosed eel. See glut.
- To irritate or annoy.
Where does grig come from?
The word is often used in the phrase "merry as a grig".
Words that rhyme with grig
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grig.
Questions about saying grig
How do you pronounce grig?
Say GRIG. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɪɡ/. In British English it is /ɡrɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grig?
Grig is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRIG.
Do Americans and Brits say grig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrɪɡ/ and the British form is /ɡrɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.