How to pronounce grounders
Say it like GROWN-derz. Grounders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN).
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- GROWN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grounders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of grounders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROWN-duz.
What does grounders mean?
- A playground game in which one person is chosen to be "it" (and must keep their eyes shut) and tries to tag others, who become "it" instead, either by touching them or by calling out "grounders" while they are on the ground (rather than on a climber).
- plural of grounder How to pronounce grounder
Questions about saying grounders
How do you pronounce grounders?
Say GROWN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndərz/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grounders?
Grounders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWN). Broken into parts: GROWN · derz.
Is grounders 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 /ˈɡraʊndəz/ (GROWN-duz).