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
US
groom
UK
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.