grasp

/ɡræsp/

Syllables grasp

Stress GRASP

Phonics Breakdown

gr

/gr/

consonant blend

a

/æ/

short a

sp

/sp/

consonant blend

Meaning

to hold something firmly; to understand

Sound Reference

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gr=/gr/(green) + a=/æ/(cat) + sp=/sp/(spin)

Example

She grasped the handle tightly.