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Jennifer
Hi Everyone!
How do you pronounce this word:grocery
The dictionary says ˈɡrosari’ in both AmE
and BrE, but my teacher pronounces it like ‘grotiary’(he is an American) So how do I actually pronounce this word?
Thanks!
Mar 7, 2022 12:22 AM
Answers · 9
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As a Canadian (very similar to American English) we say it like "grosh-ry" (two syllables)
March 7, 2022
3
Most Americans will say either "groshery" or "grosery" (eliminating the "sh" sound for just an "S" )
Hope this helps !
March 7, 2022
2
That word can be pronounced as three syllables, or as two. If pronounced as two, then the C, theoretically pronounced as S in that word, may assimilate to the following R, thus being pronounced as Sh. In my opinion, the three-syllable pronunciation is overly careful, while pronouncing the S as Sh is a bit regional.
March 7, 2022
1
in the UK we would pronounce it Grow-sir-ree in 3 syllables.
Usually we would use the word "shopping" not groceries so you could avoid it!!
March 7, 2022
1
either are correct in America. as others pointed out, when said at normal speed it sounds like grow-sree.
best of luck
March 7, 2022
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