To pronounce "grouchy", say GROUCHY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/
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"grouchy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with vouchee and pouchy, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“His boss gets grouchy when deadlines draw near.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Grouchy" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "grouchy" is /ˈɡɹaʊtʃi/.
Grouchy: (originally student slang) Irritable; easily upset; angry; tending to complain.
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