How to pronounce grooming
Say it like GROO-ming. Grooming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
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- GROO
- ming
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grooming 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.
- mingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grooming
American and British speakers say grooming in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrumɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROO-ming.
What does grooming mean?
- present participle and gerund of groom How to pronounce groom
- Care for one's personal appearance, hygiene, and clothing.“I believe in good grooming.”
- The practice of primates picking through the hair of others, looking for insects etc.
- The act of teaching someone, often for advancement at work.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with grooming
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Questions about saying grooming
How do you pronounce grooming?
Say GROO-ming. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrumɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grooming?
Grooming has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · ming.
Do Americans and Brits say grooming the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrumɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡruːmɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.