Learn How to Pronounce grasp
Not sure how to say a word? Try the Promova pronunciation tool for free and learn how to pronounce anything in English correctly. Discover over 100,000 words and easily learn English pronunciation online!
Find your word:
Find how to pronounce a word and practice it in our free word pronouncer for English learners!
How to pronounce:
grasp
Definition:
(nou) understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something (nou) the limit of capability (nou) an intellectual hold or understanding (nou) the act of grasping
Phonetic Transcription:
ɡrɑːsp
Examples:
I don't understand why that is so hard to grasp.
They sat holding hands under a tree and tried to grasp the significance of what had happened.
Nobody wants to grasp the nettle.
Learn more about:grasp
Related Words:
How to perfect your pronunciation of: grasp
Learn Individual Sounds
Break grasp down into individual sounds such as ɡrɑːsp. Practice these parts before you learn to say the whole word.
Copy Others
Use the tools above to find out how different people say grasp in their accents, then try to repeat after them.
Pick an Accent
Avoid mixing word pronunciations. If you’re learning American English, stick to it and try not to confuse yourself with British pronunciation.
Record Yourself
Say grasp in the pronunciation tool as many times as it takes before you get it right. Record yourself saying different sentences with grasp.
Get a Native Tutor
Improve your pronunciation with native speakers! Practice with American, British, and Australian teachers on Promova.
Common mistakes of grasp pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "grasp" with a long "a" sound, like "graysp." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation is /ɡræsp/ in both US and UK English. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound as in "cat."
- Ignoring the "r" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "grasp" without the "r," sounding like "gasp." This alters the meaning. The correct pronunciation includes the "r" sound, /ɡræsp/. Tip: Practice saying "gr" together to strengthen the "r" sound.
- Overemphasizing the final "p": Some may stress the "p" in "grasp" too much, making it sound like "grasp-p." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation has a softer ending, /ɡræsp/. Tip: Keep the "p" quick and light, blending it with the vowel before it.
- Mispronouncing the "g" sound: Some learners may pronounce "grasp" with a hard "g" sound, like "grawsp." This is not standard. The correct sound is /ɡ/, as in "go." Tip: Practice differentiating between soft and hard "g" sounds in different words.
- Not using the correct stress: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "gra-sp." The correct pronunciation is stressed on the first syllable, /ˈɡræsp/. Tip: Emphasize the first part of the word to achieve the correct stress pattern.