How to pronounce gritting
Say it like GRIT-ing. Gritting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIT).
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- GRIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gritting pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gritting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRIT-ing.
What does gritting mean?
- present participle and gerund of grit How to pronounce grit
- The act by which something is gritted.
Words that rhyme with gritting
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Questions about saying gritting
How do you pronounce gritting?
Say GRIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gritting?
Gritting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIT). Broken into parts: GRIT · ing.
Is gritting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡrɪtɪŋ/ (GRIT-ing).