How to Pronounce “grappa”

American (US)

/ˈɡɹɑpə/

British (UK)

/ˈɡɹæpə/

noun — An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

Where the stress falls. “grappa” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɡɹɑpə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ˈɡɹɑpə/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.

What does "grappa" mean?

grappa (noun): An Italian grape-based spirit of between 80 and 100 proof, made from the distillation of pomace.

How do you pronounce "grappa" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈɡɹɑpə/. British English: /ˈɡɹæpə/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "grappa"?

/ˈɡɹɑpə/ in American English, /ˈɡɹæpə/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "grappa"?

“grappa” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈɡɹɑpə/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.