How to pronounce groggy
Say it like GROG-ee. Groggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROG).
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- GROG
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groggy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of groggy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GROG-ee.
What does groggy mean?
- Slowed or weakened, as by drink, sleepiness, etc.“The medicine made him groggy and irritable.”
- Of a horse: bearing wholly on its heels when trotting.
Where does groggy come from?
From grog + -y.
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Words that rhyme with groggy
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Questions about saying groggy
How do you pronounce groggy?
Say GROG-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑɡi/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɒɡi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groggy?
Groggy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROG). Broken into parts: GROG · ee.
Is groggy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡrɒɡi/ (GROG-ee).