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The word 'grinder' has 2 syllables.
ˈgraɪn-dər


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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Grinder'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Grinder' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
TongueThe back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
LipsThe lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /a/
TongueThe tip of the tongue moves at the bottom of the mouth near the center.
JawThe jaw drops opening the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /ɪ/
TongueThe tongue raises high in the mouth. It moves to the front of the mouth. Then the tip of the tongue moves behind the bottom front teeth. The tongue remains relaxed in the front of the mouth.
LipsThe lips separated and relaxed.
JawThe jaw drops and the mouth opens a little bit.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /n/
TongueYour tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
AirThe air flows through the nose.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /d/
TongueThe tongue comes up. The front part touches the roof of the mouth behind the top teeth. Then it pulls down to release the air.
TeethThe teeth are together. Then they separate.
AirFirst, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /ə/
TongueThe tongue remains forward and relaxed.
LipsThe lips relax.
JawThe jaw drops.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#9: /r/
TongueThe tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
AirThe air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'grinder' Tongue Twister Challenge

Gracious Gracie ground the grinder, Giddy and giggly, she grinded with grandeur. Gleaming and glistening, the grinder did chime, Grinding up goodies in no given time. Gobbling up garlic and guacamole, Gracie was gaining great gusto, oh so jolly! But Gracie, oh Gracie, in her glee, oh dear, Gulped down a grapefruit that made her cheer. Gnarly and gritty, it got stuck with a grind, Grinding the grinder, oh what a find! Gracie grimaced and grinned, what a sight, Grasping the grinder with all her might. Gloriously, she got rid of the grapefruit, you see, Grinning again, as happy as can be! So remember this tale, as twisted as can be, Gracie and the grinder, a joyous spree!

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