How to Pronounce Grievous

To pronounce "grievous", say GRIEV-ous — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɡɹiː.viː.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grievous”

"grievous" has 2 syllables: griev-ous. It rhymes with nevus and clevis, if that helps it stick.

What does grievous mean?

adjective

  1. Causing grief, pain or sorrow.
  2. Serious, grave, dire or dangerous.

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Words that rhyme with grievous

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

nevusclevisnaevuscrevisdivischivasbeavisdevis

Related words

heartbreakingheartrendingsorrowfulatrociousmonstrousheinoussevereevil

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grievous"?▾

"Grievous" has 2 syllables: griev · ous.

What is the IPA transcription of "grievous"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grievous" is /ɡɹiː.viː.əs/.

What does "grievous" mean?▾

Grievous: Causing grief, pain or sorrow.

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