How to pronounce gruntled
Say it like GRUHN-tuld. Gruntled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN).
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- GRUHN
- tuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gruntled 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.
- tuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gruntled
American and British speakers say gruntled in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌntəld/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌntəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHN-tuld.
What does gruntled mean?
- Contented, pleased, satisfied.
Where does gruntled come from?
Back-formation from disgruntled.
Questions about saying gruntled
How do you pronounce gruntled?
Say GRUHN-tuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌntəld/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌntəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gruntled?
Gruntled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHN). Broken into parts: GRUHN · tuld.
Do Americans and Brits say gruntled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌntəld/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌntəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.