How to pronounce grimaces
Say it like GRIM-uh-siz. Grimaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM).
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- GRIM
- uh
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grimaces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grimaces
American and British speakers say grimaces in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪməsɪz/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪməsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIM-uh-siz.
What does grimaces mean?
- plural of grimace How to pronounce grimace
- third-person singular simple present indicative of grimace How to pronounce grimace
Questions about saying grimaces
How do you pronounce grimaces?
Say GRIM-uh-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪməsɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪməsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grimaces?
Grimaces has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM). Broken into parts: GRIM · uh · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say grimaces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪməsɪz/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪməsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.