How to pronounce "grab"

grab

Noun
American
/ɡræb/

Syllable Breakdown

grab

How natives say grab

British
/ɡræb/

Syllable Breakdown

grab

How natives say grab

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with a hard 'g' sound, like in 'go'.

  • Move to an 'r' sound by slightly curling your tongue back.

  • End with the 'æ' sound as in 'cat', keeping your mouth wide open.

  • Finish with a 'b' sound with both lips together briefly.

Common Mistakes

  • grib (gr-i-b)

  • grab-uh (gra-buh)

  • glab (gl-a-b)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Same as American

common mistakes

  • Same as American

FAQ

How do I make the 'g' sound?

Use the back of your tongue against the roof of your mouth.

Why is the 'æ' sound difficult?

Make sure to drop your jaw and make a wide mouth shape.

How do I avoid saying 'grib'?

Focus on ending the word with a short 'æ' and a strong 'b'.

Definition

grab

An attempt to seize or quickly take something.

Word Family

grabbed

/ɡræbd/

verb

Past tense of grab

Example: He grabbed the keys.

grabbing

/ˈɡræbɪŋ/

verb

Present participle of grab

Example: She is grabbing her bag.

grabber

/ˈɡræbər/

noun

Someone or something that grabs

Example: He is always a grabber of opportunities.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Short vowel vs. long in 'grabbed'.

Stress on first syllable in 'grabbing'.

Silent 'e' at end of 'grabber'.

Pro Tips

Practice with minimal pairs

Try saying 'grab' with similar words like 'grabbed' and 'grib' to hear the difference.

Record and listen

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/ədˈvæns/

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/ˈɔl.soʊ/

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/ˌæp.əˈɹeɪ.təs/

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