How to pronounce groups
Say it like GROOPS. Groups is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROOPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groups pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of groups
American and British speakers say groups in essentially the same way: /ɡrups/ in the US and /ɡruːps/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROOPS.
What does groups mean?
- plural of group How to pronounce group
- third-person singular simple present indicative of group How to pronounce group
Words that rhyme with groups
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of groups.
Words that sound like groups
- group's
Questions about saying groups
How do you pronounce groups?
Say GROOPS. The American pronunciation is /ɡrups/. In British English it is /ɡruːps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groups?
Groups is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROOPS.
Do Americans and Brits say groups the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrups/ and the British form is /ɡruːps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as groups?
Groups sounds the same as group's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.