English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Grade A Pronunciation
Grade A is pronounced GRAYD-AY, IPA /ˈgreɪd ˈeɪ/.
GRAYD-AY
US /ˈgreɪd ˈeɪ/
Syllables: GRAYD · AY (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
phrase (adjective): Of the highest official quality, from the top rating in a grading scheme.
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Grade A in a Sentence
- The recipe calls for grade A eggs.
- They sell grade A timber only.
- He called the whole plan a grade A disaster.
Common Mispronunciations of Grade A
Not GRAYD-uh
The A at the end is the letter said in full, so it rhymes with day. Reducing it to a weak uh makes the phrase sound like a single word.
Not GRAD-ay
Stretch the first vowel too. Grade rhymes with made, not with mad.
Tip: Both parts carry weight, with a small pause between them: GRAYD, then AY.
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