How to Pronounce Grapefruit

To pronounce "grapefruit", say GRAP-efr-uit — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grapefruit”

"grapefruit" has 3 syllables: grap-efr-uit. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does grapefruit mean?

noun

The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange.
The large spherical tart fruit produced by this tree.

Synonyms

Citrus maxima Citrus sinensis tree forbidden fruit pomelo shaddock

Words that rhyme with grapefruit

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astute dispute acute destitute refute constitute brute moot bruit pursuit attribute substitute

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grapefruit"?▾

"Grapefruit" has 3 syllables: grap · efr · uit.

What is the IPA transcription of "grapefruit"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grapefruit" is /ˈɡɹeɪp.fɹuːt/.

What does "grapefruit" mean?▾

Grapefruit: The tree of the species Citrus paradisi, a hybrid of pomelo (Citrus maxima) and sweet orange.

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