How to pronounce groaned
Say it like GROHND. Groaned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROHND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groaned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of groaned
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROHND.
What does groaned mean?
- simple past and past participle of groan How to pronounce groan
Words that rhyme with groaned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groaned.
Questions about saying groaned
How do you pronounce groaned?
Say GROHND. The American pronunciation is /ɡroʊnd/. In British English it is /ɡrəʊnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groaned?
Groaned is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROHND.
Is groaned 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 /ɡrəʊnd/ (GROHND).