How to Pronounce Gritted

To pronounce "gritted", say GRITT-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GRITT-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “gritted”

"gritted" has 2 syllables: gritt-ed. It rhymes with nitid and gutted, if that helps it stick.

What does gritted mean?

verb

  1. Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.

    “He has a sleeping disorder and grits his teeth.”

  2. To cover with grit.

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Words that rhyme with gritted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nitidguttedruttedrebuttedgluttedstruttedflittedslittedquittedsootedbuttedjutted

Related words

saltedscrapedgnashedclenchedtidieddustedstraightenedgrinded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gritted"?▾

"Gritted" has 2 syllables: gritt · ed.

What does "gritted" mean?▾

Gritted: Apparently only in grit one's teeth: to clench, particularly in reaction to pain or anger.

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