How to pronounce groupware
Say it like GROOP-wair. Groupware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROOP).
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- GROOP
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groupware 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of groupware
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GROOP-wair.
What does groupware mean?
- software designed to be used collaboratively by multiple users on a network
Where does groupware come from?
From group + -ware.
Questions about saying groupware
How do you pronounce groupware?
Say GROOP-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrupˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːpˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groupware?
Groupware has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROOP). Broken into parts: GROOP · wair.
Is groupware 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 /ˈɡruːpˌwɛə/ (GROOP-wair).