How to Pronounce Gross

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɹəʊs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gross”

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

Sounds exactly like: gros, groce, grohs, grosz — easy to mix up when writing.

What does gross mean?

noun

  1. Twelve dozen = 144.
  2. The total nominal earnings or amount, before taxes, expenses, exceptions or similar are deducted. That which remains after all deductions is called net.

verb

  1. To earn money, not including expenses.

    “The movie grossed three million on the first weekend.”

adjective

  1. (of behaviour considered to be wrong) Highly or conspicuously offensive.

    “a gross mistake;  gross injustice;  gross negligence; a gross insult”

  2. (of an amount) Excluding any deductions; including all associated amounts.

    “gross domestic product; gross income; gross weight”

Synonyms

aggregateentireoveralltotalwholeappallingegregiousflagrant

Antonyms

finemicroscopicnet

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Words that rhyme with gross

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

moroseclosegrandiosebellicoseengrosscomatosedoseploceadiposesowcerowsemost

Related words

indecentcrudeegregiouscoarsevulgararrantflagrantstark

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gross"?▾

"Gross" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gross"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gross" is /ɡɹəʊs/.

What does "gross" mean?▾

Gross: Twelve dozen = 144.

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