How to Pronounce Gropes

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

GROP-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “gropes”

"gropes" has 2 syllables: grop-es. It rhymes with lopes and scopes, if that helps it stick.

What does gropes mean?

noun

  1. An act of groping, especially sexually.

    “the old man tried to get a quick grope of the young lady on the train.”

  2. An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel

verb

  1. To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
  2. To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.

Synonyms

touchfumbleglaumrootcaressfeel uptouch up

Words that rhyme with gropes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lopesscopesisotopessoapscopesmicroscopesdopesenvelopesstethoscopesstopescantaloupesperiscopes

Related words

fumbleleersfondlesaccostsfleesnudgessidlestotters

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gropes"?▾

"Gropes" has 2 syllables: grop · es.

What does "gropes" mean?▾

Gropes: An act of groping, especially sexually.

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