How to pronounce grossly
Say it like GROH-slee. Grossly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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- GROH
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grossly pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grossly
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROH-slee.
What does grossly mean?
- Greatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.“grossly inflated expectations”
- To a serious, severe, or offensive degree.“grossly misjudged”
- In a gross (disgusting) manner; without delicacy.“The men were talking grossly about their sexual conquests.”
Where does grossly come from?
From gross + -ly.
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Questions about saying grossly
How do you pronounce grossly?
Say GROH-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊsli/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grossly?
Grossly has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · slee.
Is grossly 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 /ˈɡrəʊsli/ (GROH-slee).