How to Pronounce Grasses

To pronounce "grasses", say GRASS-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

GRASS-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “grasses”

"grasses" has 2 syllables: grass-es. It rhymes with molasses and eyeglasses, if that helps it stick.

What does grasses mean?

noun

Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.
Various plants not in family Poaceae that resemble grasses.

verb

To lay out on the grass; to knock down (an opponent etc.).
To act as a grass or informer, to betray; to report on (criminals etc) to the authorities.

Synonyms

breakup spring springtime ephemera flatten floor knock down knock out knock over lay low

Words that rhyme with grasses

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molasses eyeglasses masses surpasses fasces glasses classes gases asses brasses gasses bypasses

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grasses"?▾

"Grasses" has 2 syllables: grass · es.

What does "grasses" mean?▾

Grasses: Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.

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