How to pronounce grogram
Say it like GROG-rum. Grogram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROG).
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- GROG
- rum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grogram 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.
- rumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grogram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GROG-rum.
What does grogram mean?
- A strong, rough fabric made up of a mixture of silk, and mohair or wool.
- A garment made from this fabric.
Where does grogram come from?
Borrowed from French gros-grain (“coarse grain, a strong fabric”), from gros (“coarse”) + grain (“grain”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *ǵerh₂- (“to grow old, mature”)).
Questions about saying grogram
How do you pronounce grogram?
Say GROG-rum. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑɡrəm/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɒɡrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grogram?
Grogram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROG). Broken into parts: GROG · rum.
Is grogram 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 /ˈɡrɒɡrəm/ (GROG-rum).