How to Pronounce Groove

To pronounce "groove", say GROOV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹuːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɹuːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “groove”

"groove" has 2 syllables: groov-e. It rhymes with improve and prove, if that helps it stick.

What does groove mean?

noun

  1. A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.
  2. A fixed routine.

verb

  1. To cut a groove or channel in; to form into channels or grooves; to furrow.
  2. To perform, dance to, or enjoy rhythmic music.

    “I was just starting to groove to the band when we had to leave.”

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Words that rhyme with groove

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

improveprovemoveremovebehoovedisprovedisapproveapprovepoovecountermovehoove

Related words

gougefurrowroutrutslottrenchgrommetnotch

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "groove"?▾

"Groove" has 2 syllables: groov · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "groove"?▾

The IPA transcription of "groove" is /ɡɹuːv/.

What does "groove" mean?▾

Groove: A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tyre groove, or a geological channel or depression.

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