How to pronounce groom
Say it like GROOM. Groom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groom pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of groom
American and British speakers say groom in essentially the same way: /ɡrum/ in the US and /ɡruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROOM.
What does groom mean?
- educate for a future role or function“He is grooming his son to become his successor”“The prince was prepared to become King one day”
- give a neat appearance to“groom the dogs”“dress the horses”
- care for one's external appearance“He is always well-groomed”
- a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
- someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
- a man who has recently been married
Where does groom come from?
1604, short for bridegroom (“husband-to-be”), from Middle English brydgrome, alteration (with intrusive r) of earlier bridegome (“bridegroom”), from Old English brȳdguma (“bridegroom”), from brȳd (“bride”) + guma (“man, hero”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with groom
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groom.
Questions about saying groom
How do you pronounce groom?
Say GROOM. The American pronunciation is /ɡrum/. In British English it is /ɡruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groom?
Groom is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROOM.
Do Americans and Brits say groom the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrum/ and the British form is /ɡruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.