How to Pronounce Groin

To pronounce "groin", say GROIN — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹɔɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɡɹɔɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “groin”

"groin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with enjoin and conjoin, if that helps it stick.

What does groin mean?

noun

  1. The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.
  2. The area adjoining this fold or depression.

    “He pulled a muscle in his groin.”

verb

  1. To deliver a blow to the genitals of.

    “In the scrum he somehow got groined.”

  2. To build with groins.

Words that rhyme with groin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enjoinconjoinpurloinsoignequoinadjoinrejoingroynejoinlointenderloincoin

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "groin"?▾

"Groin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "groin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "groin" is /ɡɹɔɪn/.

What does "groin" mean?▾

Groin: The crease or depression of the human body at the junction of the trunk and the thigh, together with the surrounding region.

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