How to pronounce grouchy
Say it like GROW-chee. Grouchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROW).
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- GROW
- chee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grouchy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- cheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of grouchy
American and British speakers say grouchy in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊtʃi/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊtʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROW-chee.
What does grouchy mean?
- Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.“His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near.”
Where does grouchy come from?
US 1895. From grouch + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with grouchy
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Questions about saying grouchy
How do you pronounce grouchy?
Say GROW-chee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊtʃi/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊtʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grouchy?
Grouchy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROW). Broken into parts: GROW · chee.
Do Americans and Brits say grouchy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊtʃi/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊtʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.