How do you pronounce "grooves"?

In American English: /ˈgruːvz/ (GROOVZ). In British English: /ɡɹˈuːvz/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgruːvz/ (GROOVZ). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈuːvz/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgruːvz/ (GROOVZ), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈuːvz/ (GR).

How to Pronounce "grooves"

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grooves

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/ˈgruːvz/

GROOVZ

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gruːvzgrooves

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