How to Pronounce "grandiose"
word
ˈɡɹændiˌoʊs/, /ˌɡɹændiˈoʊs
GRAN-dee-ohss
ɡɹˈændɪˌəʊz
gran-DEE-uh-ohz
Definition
Something that is grandiose is large, impressive, or magnificent, but often in a way that is too much or exaggerated and not practical.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹændiˌoʊs/, /ˌɡɹændiˈoʊs
British English
ɡɹˈændɪˌəʊz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAN-dee-ohss
UK
gran-DEE-uh-ohz
Listen in Context
The palace had a grandiose entrance with tall pillars.
He has grandiose plans to build the world's tallest tower.
The final project was less grandiose than the original design.
Her speech sounded impressive, but some ideas were just too grandiose to be practical.