English pronunciation · Words Starting with G
Grandeur Pronunciation
Grandeur is pronounced gran-DOOR, IPA /grænˈdur/.
gran-DOOR
US /grænˈdur/ · UK /grænˈdɜː/
Syllables: gran · DOOR (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: Impressive size, beauty, or importance.
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Grandeur in a Sentence
- The grandeur of the hall took them by surprise.
- There is a faded grandeur to the old hotel.
- He spoke with a grandeur the occasion did not need.
Common Mispronunciations of Grandeur
Not GRAN-doo-er
The ending is one beat, whichever vowel you give it.
Not gran-DYOOR
The dictionaries here give a plain oo at the back: gran-DOOR.
Tip: Many American speakers say GRAN-jer, fusing the d and the u into a j and pulling the weight forward. Both readings are in use.
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