How to pronounce ingratitude
Say it like in-GRAT-ih-tood. Ingratitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAT).
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- in
- GRAT
- ih
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingratitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ingratitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-GRAT-ih-tyood.
What does ingratitude mean?
- A lack or absence of gratitude; thanklessness.
Where does ingratitude come from?
From in- + gratitude, from Old French ingratitude, from Late Latin ingrātitūdō.
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Questions about saying ingratitude
How do you pronounce ingratitude?
Say in-GRAT-ih-tood. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡrætɪtud/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡrætɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingratitude?
Ingratitude has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAT). Broken into parts: in · GRAT · ih · tood.
Is ingratitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ɪnˈɡrætɪtjuːd/ (in-GRAT-ih-tyood).