How to Pronounce Grieving

To pronounce "grieving", say GRIEV-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹiːvɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹiːvɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “grieving”

"grieving" has 2 syllables: griev-ing. It rhymes with heaving and weaving, if that helps it stick.

What does grieving mean?

verb

  1. To cause sorrow or distress to.
  2. To feel very sad about; to mourn; to sorrow for.

    “to grieve one's fate”

noun

  1. An act or instance of feeling or expressing grief.

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Words that rhyme with grieving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingretrievingachievingmisconceiving

Related words

mourningsorrowfulsorrowinggrief-strickenbereftbereavedmournsorrow

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grieving"?▾

"Grieving" has 2 syllables: griev · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "grieving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grieving" is /ˈɡɹiːvɪŋ/.

What does "grieving" mean?▾

Grieving: To cause sorrow or distress to.

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