How to pronounce groomed
Say it like GROOMD. Groomed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROOMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groomed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of groomed
American and British speakers say groomed in essentially the same way: /ɡrumd/ in the US and /ɡruːmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROOMD.
What does groomed mean?
- simple past and past participle of groom How to pronounce groom
- Having a neat and clean appearance; well cared-for.
Words that rhyme with groomed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groomed.
Questions about saying groomed
How do you pronounce groomed?
Say GROOMD. The American pronunciation is /ɡrumd/. In British English it is /ɡruːmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groomed?
Groomed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROOMD.
Do Americans and Brits say groomed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrumd/ and the British form is /ɡruːmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.