How do you pronounce "groan"?

In American English: /ˈgroʊn/ (GROHN). In British English: /gɹˈəʊn/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgroʊn/ (GROHN). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈəʊn/ (GR).

Is "groan" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgroʊn/ (GROHN), while in British English it's /gɹˈəʊn/ (GR).

How to Pronounce "groan"

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groan

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/ˈgroʊn/

GROHN

Syllable Breakdown

groʊngroan

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