How to pronounce grody
Say it like GROH-dee. Grody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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- GROH
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grody 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.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grody
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROH-dee.
What does grody mean?
- Nasty, dirty, disgusting, foul, revolting, yucky, grotesque.“I wouldn't set foot in that bar; the floor looks grody.”
Where does grody come from?
Popularized by Moon Unit Zappa in song "Valley Girl" (1982) in phrase "grody to the max", as archetypal Southern California Valleyspeak; song also popularized "gag me with a spoon".
Words that rhyme with grody
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grody.
Questions about saying grody
How do you pronounce grody?
Say GROH-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊdi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊdi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grody?
Grody has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · dee.
Is grody 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 /ˈɡrəʊdi/ (GROH-dee).