How to Pronounce Grits

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

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Letters

/ɡɹɪts/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grits”

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

Sounds exactly like: gritz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does grits mean?

noun

  1. (usually in the plural) Husked but unground oats.
  2. (usually in the plural) Coarsely ground corn or hominy used as porridge.

Words that rhyme with grits

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blitzspitsglitzritzhitscommitsfitsspitzbitsmittsadmitsemits

Related words

hominyoatsliberalsgroatssofkeefeedgrainmushrockahominy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grits"?▾

"Grits" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grits"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grits" is /ɡɹɪts/.

What does "grits" mean?▾

Grits: (usually in the plural) Husked but unground oats.

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