How to pronounce groundsill
Say it like GROWND-sul. Groundsill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND).
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- GROWND
- sul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundsill 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.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of groundsill
American and British speakers say groundsill in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊndsəl/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊndsəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROWND-sul.
What does groundsill mean?
- A timber beam used as the foundation for a building.
- The lowest beam of a door-frame; the threshold.
Where does groundsill come from?
From Middle English groundselle, ground sille, equivalent to ground + sill.
Questions about saying groundsill
How do you pronounce groundsill?
Say GROWND-sul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndsəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndsəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundsill?
Groundsill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND). Broken into parts: GROWND · sul.
Do Americans and Brits say groundsill the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊndsəl/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊndsəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.