How to pronounce grinder
Say it like GRYNE-der. Grinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRYNE).
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- GRYNE
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRYNE-duh.
What does grinder mean?
- One who grinds something, such as the teeth.“scissors grinder (one who sharpens scissors)”
- A molar.
- Any tooth.
Where does grinder come from?
From Middle English grinder, grindere, from Old English grindere (“one or that which grinds; grinder”), equivalent to grind + -er.
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Words that rhyme with grinder
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Questions about saying grinder
How do you pronounce grinder?
Say GRYNE-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡraɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grinder?
Grinder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRYNE). Broken into parts: GRYNE · der.
Is grinder 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 /ˈɡraɪndə/ (GRYNE-duh).