How to Pronounce Grievance

To pronounce "grievance", say GRIEV-anc-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹi.vəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡɹi.vəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grievance”

"grievance" has 3 syllables: griev-anc-e. It rhymes with chievance, if that helps it stick.

What does grievance mean?

noun

  1. Something which causes grief.
  2. A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.

Words that rhyme with grievance

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chievance

Related words

grudgescorecomplaintacrimonyresentmentgriefpaininsult

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grievance"?▾

"Grievance" has 3 syllables: griev · anc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "grievance"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grievance" is /ˈɡɹi.vəns/.

What does "grievance" mean?▾

Grievance: Something which causes grief.

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