How to pronounce grunt
Say it like GRUHNT. Grunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of grunt
American and British speakers say grunt in essentially the same way: /ɡrʌnt/ in the US and /ɡrʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHNT.
What does grunt mean?
- A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
- The snorting cry of a pig.
- Any fish of the perciform family Haemulidae.
- To make a grunt or grunts.
- To make a grunt or grunts.
- To break wind; to fart.“Who just grunted?”
Where does grunt come from?
Cognate with German grunzen (“to grunt”), Danish grynte (“to grunt”).
Words that rhyme with grunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grunt.
Questions about saying grunt
How do you pronounce grunt?
Say GRUHNT. The American pronunciation is /ɡrʌnt/. In British English it is /ɡrʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grunt?
Grunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say grunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrʌnt/ and the British form is /ɡrʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.