How to Pronounce Gripe

To pronounce "gripe", say GRIP-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹʌɪp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡɹʌɪp/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gripe”

"gripe" has 2 syllables: grip-e. It rhymes with archetype and snipe, if that helps it stick.

What does gripe mean?

noun

  1. A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.
  2. A wire rope, often used on davits and other life raft launching systems.

verb

  1. To complain; to whine.
  2. To annoy or bother.

    “What's griping you?”

Synonyms

bitchcomplainwhinewhinge

Words that rhyme with gripe

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archetypesnipeprototypetyperipewipepipestereotypehypestripeswipeslype

Related words

hollersquawkkickbellyachebitchbeefgrousecomplaint

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gripe"?▾

"Gripe" has 2 syllables: grip · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "gripe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gripe" is /ɡɹʌɪp/.

What does "gripe" mean?▾

Gripe: A complaint, often a petty or trivial one.

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