How to pronounce grunter
Say it like GRUHN-tuh. Grunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
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- GRUHN
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grunter 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grunter
American and British speakers say grunter in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌntə/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌntə/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-tuh.
What does grunter mean?
- One who grunts.
- Any of a group of fish of the family Terapontidae, which make a grunting sound when caught.
- A pig.
Where does grunter come from?
From grunt + -er.
Questions about saying grunter
How do you pronounce grunter?
Say GRUHN-tuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌntə/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grunter?
Grunter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · tuh.
Do Americans and Brits say grunter the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌntə/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌntə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.