How to pronounce grisette
Say it like grih-ZET. Grisette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET).
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- grih
- ZET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grisette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- grihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of grisette
American and British speakers say grisette in essentially the same way: /ɡrɪˈzɛt/ in the US and /ɡrɪˈzɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: grih-ZET.
What does grisette mean?
- A (chiefly French) girl or young married woman of the lower class; especially, a young working-class woman of perceived easy morals.
- A variety of low-alcohol beer that is light in body, with a noticeable tartness similar to other farmhouse ales.
Where does grisette come from?
Borrowed from French grisette, from gris (“gray”) + -ette, named after the color of the fabric associated with low value or bad quality.
Words that rhyme with grisette
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grisette.
Questions about saying grisette
How do you pronounce grisette?
Say grih-ZET. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɪˈzɛt/. In British English it is /ɡrɪˈzɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grisette?
Grisette has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZET). Broken into parts: grih · ZET.
Do Americans and Brits say grisette the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrɪˈzɛt/ and the British form is /ɡrɪˈzɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.