How to pronounce grotesquerie
Say it like groh-TES-kuh-ree. Grotesquerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES).
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- groh
- TES
- kuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grotesquerie 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grotesquerie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: groh-TES-kuh-ree.
What does grotesquerie mean?
- An instance of grotesqueness, a grotesque thing.
- Grotesque things collectively.
- Grotesqueness, the quality of being grotesque or macabre.
Where does grotesquerie come from?
From French grotesquerie, from grotesque (“farcical, grotesque”) + -erie (“-ery”), from Italian grottesco, from grotta (“cave, grotto”) + -esco (“-esque, -ish”).
Questions about saying grotesquerie
How do you pronounce grotesquerie?
Say groh-TES-kuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ɡroʊˈtɛskəri/. In British English it is /ɡrəʊˈtɛskəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grotesquerie?
Grotesquerie has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TES). Broken into parts: groh · TES · kuh · ree.
Is grotesquerie 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 /ɡrəʊˈtɛskəri/ (groh-TES-kuh-ree).