How to pronounce grunion
Say it like GRUHN-yun. Grunion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
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- GRUHN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grunion 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.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grunion
American and British speakers say grunion in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌnjən/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-yun.
What does grunion mean?
- Either of two small fish, of the genus Leuresthes, found along the coast of Mexico and southern California, that spawn in the wet sand at certain high tides.
Where does grunion come from?
Uncertain, but probably from American Spanish gruñón (“grunter, grouch”), from gruñir (“to grunt”).
Words that rhyme with grunion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grunion.
Questions about saying grunion
How do you pronounce grunion?
Say GRUHN-yun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌnjən/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grunion?
Grunion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say grunion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌnjən/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.