How to pronounce gruntle
Say it like GRUHN-tul. Gruntle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
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- GRUHN
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gruntle 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.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gruntle
American and British speakers say gruntle in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌntəl/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌntəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-tul.
What does gruntle mean?
- A grunting sound.
- A snort.
- To humor; to induce the opposite effect of causing a person to become disgruntled.
Where does gruntle come from?
From grunt + -le (diminutive suffix).
Words that rhyme with gruntle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gruntle.
Questions about saying gruntle
How do you pronounce gruntle?
Say GRUHN-tul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌntəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌntəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gruntle?
Gruntle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · tul.
Do Americans and Brits say gruntle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌntəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌntəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.