How to pronounce groty
Say it like GROH-tee. Groty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH).
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- GROH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of groty
- 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: GROH-tee.
What does groty mean?
- Alternative form of grody or grotty.
Where does groty come from?
Clipping of grotesque + -y; see grody, grotty for more.
Words that rhyme with groty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groty.
Questions about saying groty
How do you pronounce groty?
Say GROH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡroʊti/. In British English it is /ˈɡrəʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groty?
Groty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROH). Broken into parts: GROH · tee.
Is groty 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 /ˈɡrəʊti/ (GROH-tee).