How to Pronounce "groom"

word

/ˈɡɹum/

groom

/ɡɹˈuːm/

groom

Definition

As a noun, a groom is a man on his wedding day. As a verb, it means to clean and care for a person or animal’s appearance, or to prepare someone for a future role.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɡɹum/

British English

/ɡɹˈuːm/

Simplified Pronunciation

groom

Listen in Context

The groom waited at the front of the church.

She grooms her dog every week.

The company is grooming her for a management role.

The groom looked so nervous before the ceremony started.