How to pronounce groma
Say it like GROM-uh. Groma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROM).
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- GROM
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of groma
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GROM-uh.
What does groma mean?
- A Roman surveying instrument having plumb lines hanging from four arms at right angles.
Words that rhyme with groma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groma.
Questions about saying groma
How do you pronounce groma?
Say GROM-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑmə/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɒmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groma?
Groma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROM). Broken into parts: GROM · uh.
Is groma 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 /ˈɡrɒmə/ (GROM-uh).