How to Pronounce Gruesome

To pronounce "gruesome", say GRUES-om-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

GRUES-om-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “gruesome”

"gruesome" has 3 syllables: grues-om-e. It rhymes with twosome and fusome, if that helps it stick.

What does gruesome mean?

adjective

  1. Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

Words that rhyme with gruesome

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

twosomefusomegrewsome

Related words

grislyghastlygrimmacabrealarmingluridhorrifichorrifying

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gruesome"?▾

"Gruesome" has 3 syllables: grues · om · e.

What does "gruesome" mean?▾

Gruesome: Repellently frightful and shocking; horrific or ghastly.

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