How to Pronounce Grawlix

To pronounce "grawlix", say GRAWL-ix — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grawlix”

"grawlix" has 2 syllables: grawl-ix.

What does grawlix mean?

noun

  1. A spiral-shaped graphic used to indicate swearing in comic strips.
  2. A string of typographical symbols, especially "@#$%&!", used (especially in comic strips) to represent an obscenity or swearword.

Related words

swearswearwordgroansquiggleg-wordexpletive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grawlix"?▾

"Grawlix" has 2 syllables: grawl · ix.

What is the IPA transcription of "grawlix"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grawlix" is /ˈɡɹɔːlɪks/.

What does "grawlix" mean?▾

Grawlix: A spiral-shaped graphic used to indicate swearing in comic strips.

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