How to pronounce grumpier
Say it like GRUHM-pee-er. Grumpier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM).
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- GRUHM
- pee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grumpier 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.
- peeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of grumpier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRUHM-pee-uh.
What does grumpier mean?
- comparative form of grumpy: more grumpy How to pronounce grumpy
Questions about saying grumpier
How do you pronounce grumpier?
Say GRUHM-pee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrʌmpiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡrʌmpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grumpier?
Grumpier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRUHM). Broken into parts: GRUHM · pee · er.
Is grumpier 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 /ˈɡrʌmpiə/ (GRUHM-pee-uh).