How to pronounce grillbilly
Say it like GRIL-bih-lee. Grillbilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIL).
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- GRIL
- bih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grillbilly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grillbilly
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: gril-BIL-ee.
What does grillbilly mean?
- Someone whose grill is the nicest thing about their house.
Where does grillbilly come from?
Blend of grill + hillbilly.
Questions about saying grillbilly
How do you pronounce grillbilly?
Say GRIL-bih-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪlbɪli/. In British English it is /ɡrɪlˈbɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grillbilly?
Grillbilly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIL). Broken into parts: GRIL · bih · lee.
Is grillbilly pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɡrɪlˈbɪli/ (gril-BIL-ee).