How to pronounce grounder
Say it like GROWN-der. Grounder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN).
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- GROWN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grounder 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grounder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROWN-duh.
What does grounder mean?
- A ground ball.
- A fruit that has fallen to the ground rather than being picked; a windfall.
- One of the large stones forming the base of a Cornish hedge.
Where does grounder come from?
From Middle English grounder, grownder, equivalent to ground + -er.
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Words that rhyme with grounder
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Questions about saying grounder
How do you pronounce grounder?
Say GROWN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grounder?
Grounder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN). Broken into parts: GROWN · der.
Is grounder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡraʊndə/ (GROWN-duh).