How to pronounce gro
Say it like GROH. Gro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gro pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gro
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROH.
What does gro mean?
- Disgusting, unpleasant; gross.“Wash your hair! It's totally gro.”
- The cardinal number occurring after el do el (↋↋) and before gro one (101) in a duodecimal system. Written 100, decimal value 144.
Where does gro come from?
Shortening of gross (adjective), perhaps via grody.
Words that rhyme with gro
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gro.
Words that sound like gro
Questions about saying gro
How do you pronounce gro?
Say GROH. The American pronunciation is /ɡroʊ/. In British English it is /ɡrəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gro?
Gro is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROH.
Is gro pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡrəʊ/ (GROH).
What words sound the same as gro?
Gro sounds the same as grow in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.