How to pronounce griot
Say it like GREE-oh. Griot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of griot
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GREE-oh.
What does griot mean?
- A West African storyteller who passes on oral traditions; a wandering musician and poet.
- A Haitian dish of fried pork.
Where does griot come from?
Borrowed from French griot.
Words that rhyme with griot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of griot.
Questions about saying griot
How do you pronounce griot?
Say GREE-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrioʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griot?
Griot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · oh.
Is griot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡriːəʊ/ (GREE-oh).