How to pronounce groupie
Say it like GROO-pee. Groupie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce groupie. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- GROO
- pee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groupie 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of groupie
American and British speakers say groupie in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrupi/ in the US and /ˈɡruːpi/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROO-pee.
What does groupie mean?
- A fan, especially a young female fan of a male singer or rock group, who seeks intimacy (most often physical, sometimes emotional) with a celebrity; usually with a rock 'n' roll artist or band member.
- Any dedicated fan of something.
- A group captain.
- A group photo including the photographer; a group self-portrait.
Where does groupie come from?
From group + -ie (“person associated”).
Words that rhyme with groupie
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groupie.
Questions about saying groupie
How do you pronounce groupie?
Say GROO-pee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrupi/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːpi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groupie?
Groupie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · pee.
Do Americans and Brits say groupie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrupi/ and the British form is /ˈɡruːpi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.