How to pronounce groupthink
Say it like GROOP-thingk. Groupthink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROOP).
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- GROOP
- thingk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groupthink pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- thingkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of groupthink
American and British speakers say groupthink in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrupθɪŋk/ in the US and /ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROOP-thingk.
What does groupthink mean?
- A process of reasoning or decision-making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance of or conformity to a perceived majority view.
Where does groupthink come from?
Coined by William H. Whyte in 1952, from group + think, modeled on earlier doublethink from Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.
Questions about saying groupthink
How do you pronounce groupthink?
Say GROOP-thingk. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrupθɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groupthink?
Groupthink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROOP). Broken into parts: GROOP · thingk.
Do Americans and Brits say groupthink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrupθɪŋk/ and the British form is /ˈɡruːpθɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.