How to pronounce grouper
Say it like GROO-per. Grouper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
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- GROO
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grouper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grouper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROO-puh.
What does grouper mean?
- Any of various large food and game fishes of the subfamily Epinephelinae, especially the genera Epinephelus and Mycteroperca, which inhabit warm seas.
- One who groups things.
- A groupie.
Where does grouper come from?
From Portuguese garoupa (“grouper”).
Words that rhyme with grouper
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grouper.
Questions about saying grouper
How do you pronounce grouper?
Say GROO-per. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrupɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grouper?
Grouper has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · per.
Is grouper 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 /ˈɡruːpə/ (GROO-puh).