How to pronounce grinchy
Say it like GRIN-chee. Grinchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIN).
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- GRIN
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grinchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grinchy
American and British speakers say grinchy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɪntʃi/ in the US and /ˈɡrɪntʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRIN-chee.
What does grinchy mean?
- Possessing the qualities of a grinch; grouchy; being a killjoy.
- Possessing the appearance of the Grinch; green and/or tufty.
Where does grinchy come from?
From grinch + -y.
Questions about saying grinchy
How do you pronounce grinchy?
Say GRIN-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪntʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪntʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grinchy?
Grinchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIN). Broken into parts: GRIN · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say grinchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɪntʃi/ and the British form is /ˈɡrɪntʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.