How to Pronounce "grating"
word
ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ
GRAY-ting
ɡɹˈeɪtɪŋ
GRAY-ting
Definition
A "grating" is a structure made of metal or wood bars with spaces between them, often used as a cover or barrier. It can also describe a harsh, unpleasant sound that annoys or irritates.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪtɪŋ
British English
ɡɹˈeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAY-ting
UK
GRAY-ting
Listen in Context
The cat walked carefully over the grating on the street.
There is a metal grating covering the drain.
Her voice had a grating quality that was hard to ignore.
The sound of chalk on the board is so grating it makes my teeth hurt.