How to pronounce ungrateful
Say it like un-GRAYT-ful. Ungrateful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYT).
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- un
- GRAYT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ungrateful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ungrateful
American and British speakers say ungrateful in essentially the same way: /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/ in the US and /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-GRAYT-ful.
What does ungrateful mean?
- Not grateful; not expressing gratitude.
- Disagreeable, repellent, unpleasant.
- A person who fails to show gratitude; an ingrate.
Where does ungrateful come from?
From un- + grateful.
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Words that rhyme with ungrateful
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Questions about saying ungrateful
How do you pronounce ungrateful?
Say un-GRAYT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/. In British English it is /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ungrateful?
Ungrateful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYT). Broken into parts: un · GRAYT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say ungrateful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/ and the British form is /ənˈɡreɪtfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.