gross

/ɡroʊs/

Syllables gross

Stress GROSS

Phonics Breakdown

gr

/ɡr/

consonant blend

o

/oʊ/

long o

ss

/s/

voiceless c

Meaning

disgusting; total before deductions

Sound Reference

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gr=/ɡr/(green) + o=/oʊ/(go) + ss=/s/(kiss)

Example

The food smells gross.