How to pronounce gritty
Say it like GRIT-ee. Gritty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɡrɪti/GRIT-ee
UK British/ˈɡrɪti/GRIT-ee
- GRIT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gritty 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gritty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRIT-ee.
What does gritty mean?
adjective
- Containing sand or grit; consisting of grit; caused by grit; full of hard particles.
- Spirited; resolute; unyielding.“That goth woman is very gritty.”
- Intense and starkly realistic; depicting harsh reality, especially violence.
Where does gritty come from?
From grit + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with gritty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gritty.
Questions about saying gritty
How do you pronounce gritty?
Say GRIT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɪti/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gritty?
Gritty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRIT). Broken into parts: GRIT · ee.
Is gritty 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 /ˈɡrɪti/ (GRIT-ee).