How to pronounce grundy
Say it like GRUHN-dee. Grundy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce grundy. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GRUHN
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grundy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grundy
American and British speakers say grundy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌndi/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌndi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-dee.
What does grundy mean?
- A narrow-minded person or group that is overly concerned with censoring or criticizing personal conduct.
- Overly concerned with censoring or criticizing personal conduct.
- Granulated or shotted pig iron.
Where does grundy come from?
Derived from Mrs. Grundy, a prudish character from the play Speed the Plough (1798) by the English playwright Thomas Morton.
Questions about saying grundy
How do you pronounce grundy?
Say GRUHN-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌndi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌndi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grundy?
Grundy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say grundy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌndi/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌndi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.