Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

groundskeeper

/ˈɡɹaʊndzˌkipɚ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.23 in modern English

Syllables: groundskeep-er
IPA: /ˈɡɹaʊndzˌkipɚ/

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

3

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Someone who takes care of the upkeep of grounds (gardens, a playing field, woodlands, etc.)

Etymology

From grounds + keeper.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈɡɹaʊndzˌkipɚ/

Inflected Forms

groundskeepers (plural) groundkeeper (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

greenkeeper greenskeeper greenkeeping groundskeeping caretaker caretaking landscaper landscaping

Synonyms

groundkeeper

Questions

How do you pronounce groundskeeper?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɹaʊndzˌkipɚ/.
What does groundskeeper mean?: Someone who takes care of the upkeep of grounds (gardens, a playing field, woodlands, etc.)
Where does groundskeeper come from?: From grounds + keeper.

How to pronounce groundskeeper

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