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