How to Pronounce Grocery

To pronounce "grocery", say GROC-ery — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grocery”

"grocery" has 2 syllables: groc-ery.

What does grocery mean?

noun

  1. (usually groceries) retail foodstuffs and other household supplies.
  2. A shop or store that sells groceries; a grocery store.

verb

  1. To go grocery shopping.
  2. To furnish with groceries.

Synonyms

commoditiesgeneral goodsgroceriespackaged goodsgeneral storegrocery storemarketsupermarket

Related words

marketfoodstuffsupermarketgrocerstorefrontstoreshoperrand

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grocery"?▾

"Grocery" has 2 syllables: groc · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "grocery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grocery" is /ˈɡɹəʊs(ə)ɹi/.

What does "grocery" mean?▾

Grocery: (usually groceries) retail foodstuffs and other household supplies.

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