How to Pronounce Gratuity

To pronounce "gratuity", say GRAT-uity — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gratuity”

"gratuity" has 2 syllables: grat-uity. It rhymes with ambiguity and acuity, if that helps it stick.

What does gratuity mean?

noun

  1. Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.
  2. That which seduces; seduction; allurement.

noun

  1. (feudal law) A right to the use of a superior's land, as a stipend for services to be performed; also, the land so held; a fief.
  2. An inheritable estate in land held of a feudal lord on condition of the performing of certain services.

noun

  1. An additional payment given freely as thanks for service.

Synonyms

lagniappebaksheeshcumshawdouceurgiftgracepourboiretip

Words that rhyme with gratuity

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ambiguityacuityingenuityperpetuitycongruityincongruitycontinuitypromiscuityannuitydiscontinuitysuety

Related words

baksheeshtipbacksheeshbakshishbakshistippingrewardcompensation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gratuity"?▾

"Gratuity" has 2 syllables: grat · uity.

What is the IPA transcription of "gratuity"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gratuity" is /ɡɹəˈtjuːətɪ/.

What does "gratuity" mean?▾

Gratuity: Something (usually money) given in exchange for influence or as an inducement to dishonesty.

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