How to pronounce grosbeak
Say it like GROHZ-beek. Grosbeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROHZ).
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- GROHZ
- beek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grosbeak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grosbeak
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROHZ-beek.
What does grosbeak mean?
- Any of several finches and cardinals that have a large, powerful bill
Where does grosbeak come from?
A partial calque of French gros-bec, gros (“big”) + bec (“beak”).
Questions about saying grosbeak
How do you pronounce grosbeak?
Say GROHZ-beek. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊzbik/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊzbiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grosbeak?
Grosbeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROHZ). Broken into parts: GROHZ · beek.
Is grosbeak 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 /ˈɡrəʊzbiːk/ (GROHZ-beek).