To pronounce "gratis", say GRAT-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹɑː.tɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɹɑː.tɪs/
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"gratis" has 2 syllables: grat-is. It rhymes with apparatus and status, if that helps it stick.
adjective
adverb
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"Gratis" has 2 syllables: grat · is.
The IPA transcription of "gratis" is /ˈɡɹɑː.tɪs/.
Gratis: Free, without charge.
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