How to Pronounce Grappled

To pronounce "grappled", say GRAPPL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

GRAPPL-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “grappled”

"grappled" has 2 syllables: grappl-ed. It rhymes with dappled and rappelled, if that helps it stick.

What does grappled mean?

verb

  1. To seize something and hold it firmly.
  2. To wrestle or tussle.

verb

  1. To fasten, as with a grapple; (by extension) to fix; to join indissolubly.
  2. To climb (whether by means of a grapple and rope, or by hand, etc).

Words that rhyme with grappled

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dappledrappelled

Related words

wrestlewrestlingtacklingconfrontingbravingrasslingattackedcontested

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grappled"?▾

"Grappled" has 2 syllables: grappl · ed.

What does "grappled" mean?▾

Grappled: To seize something and hold it firmly.

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