How to Pronounce Granted

To pronounce "granted", say GRANT-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “granted”

"granted" has 2 syllables: grant-ed. It rhymes with canted and enchanted, if that helps it stick.

What does granted mean?

verb

(ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)
“He was granted permission to attend the meeting.”
(ditransitive) To bestow or confer, with or without compensation, particularly in answer to prayer or request; to give.

adjective

Used to mark the premise of a syllogistic argument
“Granted that he has done nothing wrong, he should be set free.”

adverb

Used to concede a point, often before stating some contrasting information.
“"You haven't been a very good father." "Granted."”

Synonyms

allow concede concur given admittedly

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Words that rhyme with granted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

canted enchanted slanted disenchanted supplanted planted scanted implanted chanted transplanted ranid recanted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "granted"?▾

"Granted" has 2 syllables: grant · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "granted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "granted" is /ˈɡɹɑːntɪd/.

What does "granted" mean?▾

Granted: (ditransitive) to give (permission or wish)

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