How to Pronounce Grisaille

To pronounce "grisaille", say GRIS-aill-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

GRIS-aill-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “grisaille”

"grisaille" has 3 syllables: gris-aill-e. It rhymes with tresayle and nasale, if that helps it stick.

What does grisaille mean?

noun

  1. In painting, a method of working which employs only varying values of gray to create form. Often a preliminary step in a fully colored painting.
  2. A stained-glass window in this style.

Words that rhyme with grisaille

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tresaylenasale

Related words

grayscaleglazinggreyscalegreywaregraygrizegreymapgrayware

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grisaille"?▾

"Grisaille" has 3 syllables: gris · aill · e.

What does "grisaille" mean?▾

Grisaille: In painting, a method of working which employs only varying values of gray to create form. Often a preliminary step in a fully colored painting.

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