How to Pronounce "graffiti"
word
/ɡɹəˈfiti/
gruh-FEE-dee
/ɡɹɐfˈiːti/
gruh-FEE-tee
Definition
Graffiti is writing or drawings that are painted, written, or scratched on public surfaces, usually walls, often without permission. It is considered both a form of street art and sometimes vandalism.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɡɹəˈfiti/
British English
/ɡɹɐfˈiːti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gruh-FEE-dee
UK
gruh-FEE-tee
Listen in Context
There is a lot of graffiti on that wall.
The city wants to clean up the graffiti.
Some people think graffiti is art.
Someone painted new graffiti near the train station last night.