How to pronounce grume
Say it like GROOM. Grume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GROOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of grume
American and British speakers say grume in essentially the same way: /ɡrum/ in the US and /ɡruːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROOM.
What does grume mean?
- A thick semisolid
- A clot (of blood)
Where does grume come from?
From Latin grumus (“little heap”).
Words that rhyme with grume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of grume.
Words that sound like grume
Questions about saying grume
How do you pronounce grume?
Say GROOM. The American pronunciation is /ɡrum/. In British English it is /ɡruːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grume?
Grume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GROOM.
Do Americans and Brits say grume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡrum/ and the British form is /ɡruːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grume?
Grume sounds the same as groom in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.