How to pronounce grope
Say it like GROHP. Grope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grope pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of grope
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROHP.
What does grope mean?
- To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
- To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.“The parents found the couple kissing and groping.”
- To intentionally and inappropriately touch or rub against another person, in such a manner as to make the contact appear accidental, for the purpose of one's sexual gratification.“That old man groped that girl on the train!”
- An act of groping, especially sexually.“The old man tried to get a quick grope of the young lady on the train.”
Where does grope come from?
From Middle English gropien, from Old English grāpian, related to grīpan (whence English gripe); compare also grip.
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Words that rhyme with grope
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Questions about saying grope
How do you pronounce grope?
Say GROHP. The American pronunciation is /ɡroʊp/. In British English it is /ɡrəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grope?
Grope is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROHP.
Is grope pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɡrəʊp/ (GROHP).