How to pronounce groundswell
Say it like GROWNDS-wel. Groundswell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWNDS).
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- GROWNDS
- wel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groundswell pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROWNDSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- welGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of groundswell
American and British speakers say groundswell in essentially the same way: /ˈɡraʊndsˌwɛl/ in the US and /ˈɡraʊndsˌwɛl/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROWNDS-wel.
What does groundswell mean?
- A broad undulation of the open ocean, often as the result of a distant disturbance.
- A broadly-based shifting of public opinion.
Where does groundswell come from?
From ground + swell.
Questions about saying groundswell
How do you pronounce groundswell?
Say GROWNDS-wel. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡraʊndsˌwɛl/. In British English it is /ˈɡraʊndsˌwɛl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groundswell?
Groundswell has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROWNDS). Broken into parts: GROWNDS · wel.
Do Americans and Brits say groundswell the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡraʊndsˌwɛl/ and the British form is /ˈɡraʊndsˌwɛl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.