How to pronounce groceteria
Say it like groh-suh-TIR-ee-uh. Groceteria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIR).
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- groh
- suh
- TIR
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groceteria pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- grohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of groceteria
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: groh-suh-TEER-ree-uh.
What does groceteria mean?
- A self-service grocery store.
Where does groceteria come from?
Blend of grocery + cafeteria.
Words that rhyme with groceteria
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Questions about saying groceteria
How do you pronounce groceteria?
Say groh-suh-TIR-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡroʊsəˈtɪriə/. In British English it is /ˌɡrəʊsəˈtɪəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groceteria?
Groceteria has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIR). Broken into parts: groh · suh · TIR · ee · uh.
Is groceteria 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 /ˌɡrəʊsəˈtɪəriə/ (groh-suh-TEER-ree-uh).