How to Pronounce Grass

To pronounce "grass", say GRASS — one syllable, IPA /[ɡɹ̠äːs]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

Letters

/[ɡɹ̠äːs]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grass”

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

Sounds exactly like: gras, grasse — easy to mix up when writing.

What does grass mean?

noun

Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
Various plants not in family Poaceae that resemble grasses.

verb

To lay out on the grass; to knock down (an opponent etc.).
To act as a grass or informer, to betray; to report on (criminals etc) to the authorities.

Synonyms

breakup spring springtime ephemera flatten floor knock down knock out knock over lay low

Words that rhyme with grass

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ass pass impasse brass crass mass morass jackass class surpass alas last

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grass"?▾

"Grass" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grass"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grass" is /[ɡɹ̠äːs]/.

What does "grass" mean?▾

Grass: Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.

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