How to pronounce gry
Say it like GRY. Gry is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GRY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gry
American and British speakers say gry in essentially the same way: /ɡraɪ/ in the US and /ɡraɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRY.
What does gry mean?
- A fit of ague.
Where does gry come from?
From Middle English gryen (“to shudder, shake, or convulse”).
Words that rhyme with gry
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gry.
Questions about saying gry
How do you pronounce gry?
Say GRY. The American pronunciation is /ɡraɪ/. In British English it is /ɡraɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gry?
Gry is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GRY.
Do Americans and Brits say gry the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡraɪ/ and the British form is /ɡraɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.