How to pronounce grossness
Say it like GROHS-nus. Grossness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROHS).
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- GROHS
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grossness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grossness
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROHS-nus.
What does grossness mean?
- Lack of refinement in character, behavior etc.; coarseness.
- The quality of being repulsive or disgusting.
Where does grossness come from?
From gross + -ness.
Questions about saying grossness
How do you pronounce grossness?
Say GROHS-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊsnəs/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grossness?
Grossness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROHS). Broken into parts: GROHS · nus.
Is grossness 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 /ˈɡrəʊsnəs/ (GROHS-nus).