How to pronounce grounded
Say it like GROWN-did. Grounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN).
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- GROWN
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grounded pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grounded
American and British speakers say grounded in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊndɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊndɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROWN-did.
What does grounded mean?
- Not allowed to fly.
- Aground.
- Of or pertaining to an electrical conductor which is connected to earth; earthed.
- simple past and past participle of ground How to pronounce ground
Where does grounded come from?
From Middle English grounded, i-grounded, equivalent to ground + -ed.
Words that rhyme with grounded
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grounded.
Questions about saying grounded
How do you pronounce grounded?
Say GROWN-did. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grounded?
Grounded has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN). Broken into parts: GROWN · did.
Do Americans and Brits say grounded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊndɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊndɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.