How to pronounce grotto
Say it like GROT-oh. Grotto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROT).
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- GROT
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grotto 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of grotto
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GROT-oh.
What does grotto mean?
- A small cave.
- An artificial cavern-like retreat.
- A Marian shrine, usually built in a cavern-like structure.
Where does grotto come from?
The Philippine sense is from the holy cave in Lourdes, France.
Words that rhyme with grotto
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grotto.
Questions about saying grotto
How do you pronounce grotto?
Say GROT-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑtoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrɒtəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grotto?
Grotto has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROT). Broken into parts: GROT · oh.
Is grotto 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 /ˈɡrɒtəʊ/ (GROT-oh).