How to pronounce grimdark
Say it like GRIM-dark. Grimdark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM).
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- GRIM
- dark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grimdark 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.
- darkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grimdark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRIM-dahk.
What does grimdark mean?
- Of a film, television program, video game, written work, etc.: having a gloomy, dystopian atmosphere.
- The literary genre of speculative fiction that is amoral, dystopian, or violent.
Where does grimdark come from?
From grim (adjective) + dark (adjective), inspired by the tagline of the tabletop strategy game Warhammer 40,000 (its rulebook first published in September 1987): In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only war.
Questions about saying grimdark
How do you pronounce grimdark?
Say GRIM-dark. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪmˌdɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪmdɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grimdark?
Grimdark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM). Broken into parts: GRIM · dark.
Is grimdark 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 /ˈɡrɪmdɑːk/ (GRIM-dahk).