How to Pronounce "groundlings"
word
ˈɡɹaʊndɫɪŋ
GROUND-ling
ˈɡraʊndlɪŋz
GROUND-lingz
Definition
Originally, 'groundlings' were the people who stood in the cheap section in front of the stage at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Now, it can also mean ordinary people or the general public.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹaʊndɫɪŋ
British English
ˈɡraʊndlɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROUND-ling
UK
GROUND-lingz
Listen in Context
The groundlings stood closest to the stage during Shakespeare’s plays.
Many groundlings could not afford seats in the theater.
The groundlings watched the play while standing for hours.
He joked that politicians are out of touch with the groundlings.