Grandmother: how to say it, spell it and use it
grandmother
/ˈɡrændmʌðər/
Short answer
The English word grandmother is pronounced /ˈɡrændmʌðər/. It is spelled G-R-A-N-D-M-O-T-H-E-R and has 11 letters. With a or an: a grandmother. The plural is grandmothers.
Example sentence
My grandmother tells me stories.
Key facts
- English
- grandmother
- Pronunciation
- /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
- With a or an
- a grandmother
- Plural
- grandmothers
- Spelling
- G-R-A-N-D-M-O-T-H-E-R
- Number of letters
- 11
- Word list
- Family Words in English for Kids: Members and Plurals
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How do you pronounce grandmother?
Grandmother is pronounced /ˈɡrændmʌðər/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.
How do you spell grandmother?
Grandmother is spelled G-R-A-N-D-M-O-T-H-E-R. It has 11 letters.
What is the plural of grandmother?
The plural of grandmother is grandmothers.
Do you say a or an before grandmother?
Say a grandmother.
How do you use grandmother in a sentence?
For example: My grandmother tells me stories.
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