How to pronounce groomer
Say it like GROO-mer. Groomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
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US American/ˈɡrumər/GROO-mer
UK British/ˈɡruːmə/GROO-muh
- GROO
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of groomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROO-muh.
What does groomer mean?
noun
- A person who or an animal (the groomee) which cares for an animal by brushing and cleaning.
- A person who takes care for another person's appearance and clothing.
- One who cares for their own personal appearance.
Where does groomer come from?
From groom + -er.
Questions about saying groomer
How do you pronounce groomer?
Say GROO-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrumər/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groomer?
Groomer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · mer.
Is groomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡruːmə/ (GROO-muh).