How to pronounce mangrove
Say it like MANG-grohv. Mangrove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG).
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- MANG
- grohv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mangrove pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- grohvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mangrove
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MANG-grohv.
What does mangrove mean?
- Any of various tropical and subtropical evergreen shrubs or trees chiefly of the Rhizophoraceae family that have aerial roots and grow in clumps in brackish intertidal coastal areas; (specifically) any of various trees of the genus Rhizophora, especially the red mangrove (Rhizophora mangle).
- A forest of such shrubs or trees.
- Preceded by a descriptive word: any of various shrubs or trees of genera other than Rhizophora which resemble plants of this genus in appearance and habitat.
Where does mangrove come from?
A modification of earlier mangrowe (obsolete) by the influence of grove (“small forest”) through folk etymology.
Questions about saying mangrove
How do you pronounce mangrove?
Say MANG-grohv. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæŋɡroʊv/. In British English it is /ˈmæŋɡrəʊv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mangrove?
Mangrove has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MANG). Broken into parts: MANG · grohv.
Is mangrove 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 /ˈmæŋɡrəʊv/ (MANG-grohv).