word
French
Griot
GREE-oh
/ˈɡriːoʊ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
griot
Dictionary meaning
A West African storyteller, praise singer, and oral historian who preserves cultural traditions.
History and origin
French/West African
Common mispronunciations
GREE-otgree-OH (the 't' is silent)
Pronunciation tips
From French — the 't' is silent: 'GREE-oh'.
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