How to Pronounce "grandee"
word
ɡɹænˈdiː
gran-DEE
ɡɹˈændiː
gran-DEE
Definition
A grandee is a person of high rank or great influence, especially one who holds a special social or political position. The word originally referred to Spanish and Portuguese nobles.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɡɹænˈdiː
British English
ɡɹˈændiː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
gran-DEE
UK
gran-DEE
Listen in Context
He became a political grandee after many years of service.
The Spanish grandees had special privileges in the past.
He spoke with the confidence of a grandee.
Everyone in the company treats her like a grandee.