2 syllables: grant, ed. Stress on grant.
GRAN-tuhd
/ˈɡɹæntəd/
granted is pronounced GRAN-tuhd (/ˈɡɹæntəd/). It has two syllables (grant-ed), with the stress on "grant". Granted means given, allowed, or conceded, often with some condition or stipulation implied. It is used to acknowledge a fact or permission, while introducing a caveat or contrast. The term functions as a concessive or concessive-conditional marker in sentences, signaling acceptance of a point before presenting an exception or additional detail.
Granted means given, allowed, or conceded, often with some condition or stipulation implied. It is used to acknowledge a fact or permission, while introducing a caveat or contrast. The term functions as a concessive or concessive-conditional marker in sentences, signaling acceptance of a point before presenting an exception or additional detail.
"I was granted permission to enter the restricted area."
"She granted him a scholarship after reviewing his application."
"Granted, the project was expensive, but it delivered impressive results."
Granted is pronounced with two syllables: /ˈɡræn.tɪd/ in US/UK/AU IPA. The primary stress falls on the first syllable: GRA-nted. Start with a low front vowel in the first syllable, a strong /æ/ as in 'cat', then move to a short, unstressed /ɪ/ in the second syllable, and finish with a voiced /d/. Ensure the /t/ is a clear alveolar stop, not a flap in careful speech. Audio references: Cambridge, Oxford online dictionaries provide native pronunciations. You’ll hear the crisp /t/ and the short, clipped second vowel.”,
Common errors include pronouncing the second syllable with a strong /eɪ/ as in 'grape' (GRAN-tayd) and losing the /d/ or turning it into a /t/ or flap in casual speech. Another pitfall is reducing the first syllable to /ɡrən/ or slipping into a schwa-heavy pronunciation like /ˈɡrən.tɪd/. Correction: emphasize the /æ/ in the first syllable: /ˈɡræn.tɪd/ and end with a crisp /d/. Maintain two clear syllables and avoid substituting the /æ/ with /ʌ/ or /ə/. Use minimal pairs to drill: granted vs. granded (non-word) and granted vs. granded vs. grante d.”,
In US, UK, and AU, the overall structure /ˈɡræn.tɪd/ is similar, but the first vowel quality can shift slightly. US English often has a pure /æ/ like in 'cat' and a more rhotic, clearer /r/ onset. UK English may have a slightly more centralized /æ/ and crisper /t/ release; AU can be similar to UK with a subtle vowel shift toward /æ/ but often a more relaxed /ɪ/ in the second syllable. Stress remains on the first syllable across all. Listening to native speakers from each region via Pronounce or YouGlish can illuminate subtle tonal differences.”,
Granted challenges learners with two features: a short, tense first vowel /æ/ followed quickly by a short /ɪ/ in the second syllable and a crisp /d/ at the end. The transition from /æ/ to /ɪ/ requires careful tongue relaxation and precise timing, especially in connected speech where the second syllable can be de-emphasized. Mispronunciations often involve stretching the second syllable or turning /ɪ/ into /iː/ or /ɛ/. Practice with slow tempo and then speed up, focusing on the two-syllable rhythm and final voicing.”,
A unique point is the abrupt, clear /t/ release between syllables and the short, clipped second vowel /ɪ/. This contrasts with many two-syllable words where the second vowel is less stressed. Pay attention to the crisper alveolar stop /t/ rather than a softer dental /d/ in the middle and a fully voiced final /d/. In fast speech, you may hear elision of an extra breath before the /d/, but in careful speech keep it strong. IPA: /ˈɡræn.tɪd/ with crisp /t/.
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Granted derives from the past participle of the verb grant, from Old French graanter, graanter, meaning to grant, give, or concede. The root is Latin donare, to give, via the Late Latin concessio, assimilation with the -ant participial form. In Middle English, grant meant to bestow or confer something, often land or privileges, with a sense of formal authorization. The semantic trajectory moved from mere bestowal to the broader sense of conceding a point or acknowledging a condition within a sentence, as in “granted that…” Its first known uses appear in legal and formal discourse in the 14th–15th centuries, evolving into a common concessive marker in modern English. The word’s usage broadened beyond tangible gifts to abstract permissions and recognitions, maintaining its formal nuance in both speech and writing. Today, granted typically signals acknowledgment with a caveat, a pattern preserved in phrases like “granted that…,” “granted these conditions…,” or standalone in replies and negotiations.
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