How to Pronounce "grotesquely"
word
ɡɹoʊˈtɛskɫi
groh-TESK-lee
ɡɹəʊtˈɛskli
groh-TESK-lee
Definition
In a way that is extremely ugly, strange, or distorted, often so unusual it causes shock or amusement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɡɹoʊˈtɛskɫi
British English
ɡɹəʊtˈɛskli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
groh-TESK-lee
UK
groh-TESK-lee
Listen in Context
The statue was grotesquely shaped, with long twisted arms.
He was laughing grotesquely in the dark room.
The story ended grotesquely, surprising everyone.
His face was grotesquely swollen after the accident.