How to pronounce groupers
Say it like GROO-perz. Groupers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
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US American/ˈɡrupɚz/GROO-perz
UK British/ˈɡruːpəz/GROO-puz
- GROO
- perz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groupers 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.
- perzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of groupers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROO-puz.
What does groupers mean?
noun
- plural of grouper How to pronounce grouper
Questions about saying groupers
How do you pronounce groupers?
Say GROO-perz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrupɚz/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːpəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groupers?
Groupers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · perz.
Is groupers 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 /ˈɡruːpəz/ (GROO-puz).