How to pronounce newsgroup
Say it like NOOZ-groop. Newsgroup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ).
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- NOOZ
- groop
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newsgroup pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- groopGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of newsgroup
American and British speakers say newsgroup in essentially the same way: /ˈnuzˌɡrup/ in the US and /ˈnuːzˌɡruːp/ in the UK.
British respelling: NOOZ-groop.
What does newsgroup mean?
- A repository on a computer network where people can post messages, usually about a single subject.
Where does newsgroup come from?
From news + group.
Questions about saying newsgroup
How do you pronounce newsgroup?
Say NOOZ-groop. The American pronunciation is /ˈnuzˌɡrup/. In British English it is /ˈnuːzˌɡruːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newsgroup?
Newsgroup has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOZ). Broken into parts: NOOZ · groop.
Do Americans and Brits say newsgroup the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnuzˌɡrup/ and the British form is /ˈnuːzˌɡruːp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.