How to pronounce gruffish
Say it like GRUHF-ish. Gruffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHF).
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- GRUHF
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gruffish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gruffish
American and British speakers say gruffish in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌfɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌfɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHF-ish.
What does gruffish mean?
- Somewhat gruff.“He answered the telephone in a gruffish voice.”
Where does gruffish come from?
From gruff + -ish.
Questions about saying gruffish
How do you pronounce gruffish?
Say GRUHF-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌfɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌfɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gruffish?
Gruffish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHF). Broken into parts: GRUHF · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say gruffish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌfɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌfɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.