How to Pronounce Gratuitous

To pronounce "gratuitous", say GRAT-uit-ous — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gratuitous”

"gratuitous" has 3 syllables: grat-uit-ous. It rhymes with fortuitous and circuitous, if that helps it stick.

What does gratuitous mean?

adjective

  1. Given freely; unearned.
  2. Unjustified or unnecessary; not called for by the circumstances

    “gratuitous violence”

Synonyms

baselessfreegratisgroundlessuncalled-forunfoundedunjustifiedunnecessary

Antonyms

onerous

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Words that rhyme with gratuitous

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fortuitouscircuitous

Related words

gratisfreeneedlessunneededuncalled-forunnecessarycostlessunmerited

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gratuitous"?▾

"Gratuitous" has 3 syllables: grat · uit · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "gratuitous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gratuitous" is /ɡɹəˈtjuː.ɪt.əs/.

What does "gratuitous" mean?▾

Gratuitous: Given freely; unearned.

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