How to pronounce gruppo
Say it like GROO-poh. Gruppo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
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- GROO
- poh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gruppo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gruppo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GROO-poh.
What does gruppo mean?
- Synonym of groupset.
- A cadential trill that alternates with the auxiliary note directly above it and ends with a musical turn as additional ornamentation.
Where does gruppo come from?
Italian gruppo (literally “group”).
Questions about saying gruppo
How do you pronounce gruppo?
Say GROO-poh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrupoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gruppo?
Gruppo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · poh.
Is gruppo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡruːpəʊ/ (GROO-poh).