How to pronounce groan
Say it like GROHN. Groan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of groan
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROHN.
What does groan mean?
- To make a groan.“We groaned at his awful jokes.”
- To seemingly creak under the strain of being heavily laden.
- A low, mournful sound uttered in pain or grief.“let out a groan”
- A low, guttural sound uttered in frustration, disapproval, or ecstasy.
- A low creaking sound from applied pressure or weight.
Where does groan come from?
The noun is from Middle English gron, grone, from the verb.
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Words that rhyme with groan
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Words that sound like groan
Questions about saying groan
How do you pronounce groan?
Say GROHN. The American pronunciation is /ɡroʊn/. In British English it is /ɡrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groan?
Groan is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROHN.
Is groan 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 /ɡrəʊn/ (GROHN).
What words sound the same as groan?
Groan sounds the same as grown in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.