How to Pronounce Gritting

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

GRITT-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “gritting”

"gritting" has 2 syllables: gritt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does gritting 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.

noun

  1. The act by which something is gritted.

Words that rhyme with gritting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettingpermittingomittingsitting

Related words

grittergrindgratinggradegrubbinggratertrituregrattage

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gritting"?▾

"Gritting" has 2 syllables: gritt · ing.

What does "gritting" mean?▾

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

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