How to pronounce grotesquely
Say it like groh-TES-klee. Grotesquely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- groh
- TES
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grotesquely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- grohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grotesquely
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: groh-TES-klee.
What does grotesquely mean?
- In a grotesque manner; disgustingly.
Where does grotesquely come from?
From grotesque + -ly.
Questions about saying grotesquely
How do you pronounce grotesquely?
Say groh-TES-klee. The American pronunciation is /ɡroʊˈtɛskli/. In British English it is /ɡrəʊˈtɛskli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grotesquely?
Grotesquely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: groh · TES · klee.
Is grotesquely 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 /ɡrəʊˈtɛskli/ (groh-TES-klee).