How to Pronounce "ingrate"
word
ˈɪnɡɹeɪt
IN-grayt
ɪnɡɹˈeɪt
in-GRAYT
Definition
An ingrate is a person who does not show thanks or appreciation for help or kindness they have received.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪnɡɹeɪt
British English
ɪnɡɹˈeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN-grayt
UK
in-GRAYT
Listen in Context
He called his son an ingrate for never saying thank you.
No one likes an ingrate who never appreciates help.
After all I did, he treated me like an ingrate.
Don't be such an ingrate—at least say thank you when someone helps you out.