How to Pronounce Grouch

To pronounce "grouch", say GROUCH — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹaʊtʃ/. 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

/ɡɹaʊtʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grouch”

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

What does grouch mean?

noun

  1. A complaint, a grumble, a fit of ill-humor.
  2. One who is grumpy or irritable.

    “I don't feel like hanging around with that grouch.”

verb

  1. To be grumpy or irritable; to complain.

    “He spent all his time grouching about the problem instead of fixing it.”

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Words that rhyme with grouch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

slouchvouchlouchecouchpouchscaramouchsmouchrouchezoutchbautch

Related words

grumpcrosspatchgrumblecrankscoldchurlsourpusscrab

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grouch"?▾

"Grouch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "grouch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grouch" is /ɡɹaʊtʃ/.

What does "grouch" mean?▾

Grouch: A complaint, a grumble, a fit of ill-humor.

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