How to pronounce grotch
Say it like GROCH. Grotch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grotch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of grotch
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GROCH.
What does grotch mean?
- To annoy; to irritate.
- To complain.
Where does grotch come from?
Coined by American journalist Dean Grennell.
Words that rhyme with grotch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grotch.
Questions about saying grotch
How do you pronounce grotch?
Say GROCH. The American pronunciation is /ɡrɑtʃ/. In British English it is /ɡrɒtʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grotch?
Grotch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROCH.
Is grotch 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 /ɡrɒtʃ/ (GROCH).