bridegroom

/ˈbraɪdɡruːm/

Syllables bride·groom

Stress BRIDE-groom

Phonics Breakdown

bride

/braɪd/

long i (i_e)

groom

/ɡruːm/

long oo

Meaning

a man who is getting married or has just been married

Sound Reference

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bride=/braɪd/(bride) + groom=/ɡruːm/(room)

Example

The bridegroom waited nervously at the altar.