How do you pronounce "groove"?

In American English: /ˈgruːv/ (GROOV). In British English: /gɹˈuːv/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgruːv/ (GROOV). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈuːv/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgruːv/ (GROOV), while in British English it's /gɹˈuːv/ (GR).

How to Pronounce "groove"

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groove

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/ˈgruːv/

GROOV

Syllable Breakdown

gruːvgroove

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