How to Pronounce Grind

To pronounce "grind", say GRIND — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɹaɪnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɡɹaɪnd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grind”

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

What does grind mean?

noun

  1. The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.
  2. Something that has been reduced to powder, something that has been ground.

verb

  1. To reduce to smaller pieces by crushing with lateral motion.
  2. To shape with the force of friction.

    “grind a lens; grind an axe”

Synonyms

chore

Words that rhyme with grind

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

refinedkindconfinedopinedinclinedmindunrefinedintertwinedstreamlinedmalignedentwinedbind

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grind"?▾

"Grind" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grind"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grind" is /ˈɡɹaɪnd/.

What does "grind" mean?▾

Grind: The act of reducing to powder, or of sharpening, by friction.

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