How to pronounce grimoire
Say it like GRIM-wor. Grimoire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM).
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- GRIM
- wor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grimoire 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.
- worGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grimoire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRIM-wah.
What does grimoire mean?
- A book of instructions in the use of alchemy or magic, especially one containing spells for summoning demons.
Where does grimoire come from?
Borrowed from French grimoire, a variant of grammaire, from Old French gramaire (“grammar; grimoire; conjurer, magician”), from Latin grammatica (“grammar; philology”), from grammaticus (“relating to grammar, grammatical”), from Ancient Gre
Questions about saying grimoire
How do you pronounce grimoire?
Say GRIM-wor. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪmˌwɑr/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪmwɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grimoire?
Grimoire has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIM). Broken into parts: GRIM · wor.
Is grimoire 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 /ˈɡrɪmwɑː/ (GRIM-wah).