How to pronounce grunting
Say it like GRUHN-ting. Grunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
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- GRUHN
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grunting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grunting
American and British speakers say grunting in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-ting.
What does grunting mean?
- present participle and gerund of grunt How to pronounce grunt
- A sound of grunts.
- Producing grunts.
Where does grunting come from?
From Middle English gruntynge (“grunting”); equivalent to grunt + -ing.
Words that rhyme with grunting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grunting.
Questions about saying grunting
How do you pronounce grunting?
Say GRUHN-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grunting?
Grunting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · ting.
Do Americans and Brits say grunting the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌntɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.