How to Pronounce Grandmother

To pronounce "grandmother", say GRANDM-oth-er — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grandmother”

"grandmother" has 3 syllables: grandm-oth-er. It rhymes with smother and other, if that helps it stick.

What does grandmother mean?

noun

  1. A mother of someone's parent.
  2. A female ancestor or progenitor.

Antonyms

grandchildgranddaughtergrandsongrandfather

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Words that rhyme with grandmother

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smotherothermotheranothersuthergodmothernotherstepmother

Related words

grandmagranniegrannymother-in-lawgramsgrangrandparentmama

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grandmother"?▾

"Grandmother" has 3 syllables: grandm · oth · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "grandmother"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grandmother" is /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/.

What does "grandmother" mean?▾

Grandmother: A mother of someone's parent.

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