How to pronounce groundskeepers
Say it like GROWND-skee-perz. Groundskeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND).
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- GROWND
- skee
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundskeepers 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.
- skeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of groundskeepers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROWND-skee-puz.
What does groundskeepers mean?
- plural of groundskeeper How to pronounce groundskeeper
Questions about saying groundskeepers
How do you pronounce groundskeepers?
Say GROWND-skee-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndˌskipɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndˌskiːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundskeepers?
Groundskeepers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWND). Broken into parts: GROWND · skee · perz.
Is groundskeepers 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 /ˈɡraʊndˌskiːpəz/ (GROWND-skee-puz).