How to pronounce groundling
Say it like GROWND-ling. Groundling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND).
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- GROWND
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of groundling
American and British speakers say groundling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROWND-ling.
What does groundling mean?
- Any of various plants or animals living on or near the ground, as a benthic fish or bottom feeder, especially
- The spined loach (Cobitis taenia), weather loach (Misgurnus fossilis), or other member of the loaches.
- The ringed plover, Charadrius hiaticula.
Where does groundling come from?
From ground + -ling. Compare Old English grundling (“a groundling fish, grundel”).
Words that rhyme with groundling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groundling.
Questions about saying groundling
How do you pronounce groundling?
Say GROWND-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundling?
Groundling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND). Broken into parts: GROWND · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say groundling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊndlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.