How to Pronounce "ground floor"
expression
ˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
GROUND-floor
ɡɹˈaʊnd/ /flˈɔː
ground-FLAW
Definition
The floor of a building that is at the same level as the outside ground, usually the first floor you enter from the street.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹaʊnd/ /ˈfɫɔɹ
British English
ɡɹˈaʊnd/ /flˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROUND-floor
UK
ground-FLAW
Listen in Context
The reception is on the ground floor.
We live on the ground floor of this building.
There is a café on the ground floor.
Take the elevator to the ground floor and turn left.