How to pronounce petitgrain
Say it like puh-tee-GRA. Petitgrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRA).
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- puh
- tee
- GRA
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petitgrain pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- GRASay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of petitgrain
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-tee-GRA.
What does petitgrain mean?
- An essential oil that is extracted from the green twigs of the bitter orange plant.
Where does petitgrain come from?
From French petitgrain.
Words that rhyme with petitgrain
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Questions about saying petitgrain
How do you pronounce petitgrain?
Say puh-tee-GRA. The American pronunciation is /ˌpətiˈɡræ/. In British English it is /ˌpətiˈɡræ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petitgrain?
Petitgrain has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRA). Broken into parts: puh · tee · GRA.
Is petitgrain pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpətiˈɡræ/ (puh-tee-GRA).