Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈamlɪŋ] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "Gramling" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). In IPA, the word is pronounced as /ˈɡræmlɪŋ/. The first syllable "gram" is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, followed by the short "a" sound and the "m" sound. The second syllable "ling" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, followed by the "ng" sound. Overall, the spelling of "Gramling" correctly represents its phonetic pronunciation.
Gramling is a noun that refers to a small denomination of currency or monetary unit. It is a term that is predominantly used in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, where it represents the smallest unit of their respective currencies, the Swiss franc and the Liechtenstein franc. One gramling is equivalent to one-hundredth of a Swiss franc or a Liechtenstein franc.
In historical contexts, especially prior to the introduction and standardization of modern decimal-based currencies, gramling was also a subdivision of other currencies. In German-speaking regions, for instance, it denoted a small copper coin, typically worth a quarter of a pfennig or penny. Furthermore, gramling could alternatively refer to a former monetary unit in British Guiana, Trinidad, and Tobago, which was equal to one-fifth of a cent.
The origin of the word "gramling" can be traced back to the Middle High German "grammekin," which means a small groat or thin coin. Over time, the term underwent variations in spelling and pronunciation, eventually settling on "gramling." Despite its specific usage in Swiss and Liechtenstein currencies today, the term is seldom encountered beyond these contexts.
Given its limited application in contemporary financial systems, gramling is a somewhat archaic term that reflects the historical progression of currency denominations and their subdivisions.
The word "Gramling" is of German origin. It comes from the Middle High German word "grāmeling" or "grāme", which means "old piece of money" or "small coin". The term was used to describe a small denomination coin or a small sum of money in the German-speaking regions during the medieval period. Over time, the word evolved and became a surname, which later spread to other German-speaking areas and further afield.
