How to pronounce meatgrinder
Say it like MEET-gryne-der. Meatgrinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET).
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- MEET
- gryne
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meatgrinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gryneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of meatgrinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MEET-gryne-duh.
What does meatgrinder mean?
- A device for cutting meat into very small pieces.“Keep your fingers away from the throat of the meatgrinder.”
- An activity with a high casualty or attrition rate, such as a military battle or an occupational or athletic activity.“The mountainous second day of the race was a real meatgrinder, with 20% of racers dropping out.”
- A process that is likely to be injurious in a non-physical way.“Senate confirmation hearings are a real meatgrinder, discouraging people from government service.”
Where does meatgrinder come from?
From meat + grinder.
Questions about saying meatgrinder
How do you pronounce meatgrinder?
Say MEET-gryne-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈmitɡraɪndər/. In British English it is /ˈmiːtɡraɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meatgrinder?
Meatgrinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEET). Broken into parts: MEET · gryne · der.
Is meatgrinder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmiːtɡraɪndə/ (MEET-gryne-duh).