How to pronounce grummest
Say it like GRUHM-ist. Grummest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM).
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- GRUHM
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grummest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grummest
American and British speakers say grummest in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrʌmɪst/ in the US and /ˈɡrʌmɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRUHM-ist.
What does grummest mean?
- superlative form of grum: most grum How to pronounce grum
Questions about saying grummest
How do you pronounce grummest?
Say GRUHM-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌmɪst/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌmɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grummest?
Grummest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM). Broken into parts: GRUHM · ist.
Do Americans and Brits say grummest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrʌmɪst/ and the British form is /ˈɡrʌmɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.