How Do You Spell GRATTON?

Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈatən] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "gratton" is quite interesting. Although it may be pronounced differently by different individuals, its correct IPA phonetic transcription is /ˈɡrætən/. This six-letter word comes from the French "gratin", which refers to a dish that has a browned crust. In English, "gratton" is used to describe a Cajun dish made with meat, roux, and vegetables. The tricky part about spelling this word is the silent "t". But with the correct IPA phonetic transcription, it's easy to say and spell correctly.

Etymology of GRATTON

The word "gratton" is derived from the French word "gratter", which means "to scrape" or "to grate". In Louisiana French and Cajun dialects, "gratton" refers to cracklings or crispy fried bits of pork fat and skin. It is commonly used in dishes such as boudin (a type of sausage), gumbo, or as a snack on its own. The term "gratton" can also be found in other French-speaking regions, often referring to similar savory or crispy residues obtained from frying or cooking.

Similar spelling words for GRATTON

• gratingly,
• Graydon,
• greatness,
• gritton,
• great-aunt,
• grating,
• Great Dane.