How to Pronounce Groaned

To pronounce "groaned", say GROAN-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹəʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɡɹəʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “groaned”

"groaned" has 2 syllables: groan-ed. It rhymes with moaned and bemoaned, if that helps it stick.

What does groaned mean?

verb

  1. To make a groan.

    “The wooden table groaned under the weight of the banquet.”

  2. To strive after earnestly, as if with groans.

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Words that rhyme with groaned

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moanedbemoanedintonedtonedstonedpostponedhonedboneddronedownedconedcloned

Related words

moansoughsighedcomplainedmutteredwhinedmoanedgrumbled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "groaned"?▾

"Groaned" has 2 syllables: groan · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "groaned"?▾

The IPA transcription of "groaned" is /ɡɹəʊnd/.

What does "groaned" mean?▾

Groaned: To make a groan.

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