How to pronounce "gražūs" in English
ɡrɑː
GRAH
Primary stress: GRAH
Hear native speakers say gražūs in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “gražūs”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
GRAH
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
As a single-syllable word, "gražūs" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "gražūs" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "gražūs" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "gražūs" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "gražūs is" sounds like "gražūs-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "gražūs" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Ir jie buvo neapsakomai gražūs.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “gražūs”
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Ir jie buvo neapsakomai gražūs.
Hear it in context: “gražūs”
1 clipThe English word “gražūs” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɡrɑː (phonetic respelling: GRAH). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (GRAH), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “gražūs” functions as a adjective. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “gražūs” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @4:25
“Ji Padavė man maldaknygę baltai blizgiu dėklu, rožančių, karoliukus ir medalį. Ir jie buvo neapsakomai gražūs. Ir dar svarbiau tai buvo mama kuri mane išmokė.”
Definition & Meaning: “gražūs”
- Acronym of generally recognized as safe, a designation by the FDA that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by food industry experts.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Tara flour is a recent example, but the misuse of the GRAS standard — and the delay in FDA response — has been occurring for decades, critics say.”
- “Ir jie buvo neapsakomai gražūs.”
Pronounce: “gražūs”
- Pronunciation:
- GRAH
- Syllables:
- GRAH
- Written Hyphenation:
- gras
- Primary stress:
- GRAH
- IPA:
- ɡrɑː
- Hear it in context
- gražūs
Words that Rhyme with “gražūs”
-ɑWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"gražūs" (⁄ɡrɑː⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "gražūs" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about gražūs
How do you pronounce “gražūs”?
“gražūs” is pronounced ⁄ɡrɑː⁄ (GRAH). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “gražūs”?
The primary stress in “gražūs” is on “GRAH”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “gražūs” mean?
Acronym of generally recognized as safe, a designation by the FDA that a chemical or substance added to food is considered safe by food industry experts.
How can I hear “gražūs” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “gražūs”?
Single-syllable words like "gražūs" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "gražūs" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.