How to Pronounce Granny

To pronounce "granny", say GRANNY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɹæni/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɡɹæni/

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💡 Tip for remembering “granny”

"granny" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with uncanny and tranny, if that helps it stick.

What does granny mean?

noun

  1. A grandmother.

    “I'm going to be a granny.”

  2. An elderly woman.

    “There are too many grannies around here getting in the way.”

verb

  1. To be a grandmother.
  2. To act like a stereotypical grandmother; to fuss.

adjective

  1. Typically or stereotypically old-fashioned, especially in clothing and accessories worn by or associated with elderly women.

    “granny dress; granny glasses”

Synonyms

old deargrangrandmanannannananny

Words that rhyme with granny

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

uncannytrannynannycrannyfannyanniefanniesannystranyjanneyshannybranny

Related words

grandmagranniegrandmothermatriarchmammynanagrangrams

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "granny"?▾

"Granny" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "granny"?▾

The IPA transcription of "granny" is /ˈɡɹæni/.

What does "granny" mean?▾

Granny: A grandmother.

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