How to Pronounce Graffiti

To pronounce "graffiti", say GRAFF-it-i — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡɹəˈfiːti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɡɹəˈfiːti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “graffiti”

"graffiti" has 3 syllables: graff-it-i. It rhymes with sweetie and treaty, if that helps it stick.

What does graffiti mean?

noun

  1. Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.
  2. Informal inscriptions, figure drawings, etc., as opposed to official inscriptions.

verb

  1. To mark a surface with such images.

Synonyms

cave paintingepigraphy

Words that rhyme with graffiti

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sweetietreatyentreatymeatysleetywapitigleetyteeteebeatypeaty

Related words

paintgrafittivandalismperigraphgriffonagescribblementscrawlgraft

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graffiti"?▾

"Graffiti" has 3 syllables: graff · it · i.

What is the IPA transcription of "graffiti"?▾

The IPA transcription of "graffiti" is /ɡɹəˈfiːti/.

What does "graffiti" mean?▾

Graffiti: Drawings or words drawn on a surface in a public place, usually made without authorization.

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