How to Pronounce Grotesquerie

To pronounce "grotesquerie", say GROT-esq-uer-ie — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grotesquerie”

"grotesquerie" has 4 syllables: grot-esq-uer-ie.

What does grotesquerie mean?

noun

  1. The quality of being grotesque or macabre.
  2. A genre of literature that was popular in the early 20th century, and practiced by writers such as Ambrose Bierce and Fritz Leiber.

Related words

grotesquerygrotesquenessgruesomenessmacabrenessghoulishnessfreakerygrislinessgrossness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grotesquerie"?▾

"Grotesquerie" has 4 syllables: grot · esq · uer · ie.

What is the IPA transcription of "grotesquerie"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grotesquerie" is /ˌɡɹəʊˈtɛskəɹi/.

What does "grotesquerie" mean?▾

Grotesquerie: The quality of being grotesque or macabre.

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