How to pronounce grot
Say it like GROT. Grot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grot
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GROT.
What does grot mean?
- A grotto.
- Any unpleasant substance or material.
- A miserable person.
Where does grot come from?
From grotto, by shortening, or French grotte.
Words that rhyme with grot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grot.
Questions about saying grot
How do you pronounce grot?
Say GROT. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɑt/. In British English it is /ɡrɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grot?
Grot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROT.
Is grot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡrɒt/ (GROT).