How to Pronounce Gripes

To pronounce "gripes", say GRIP-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

GRIP-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “gripes”

"gripes" has 2 syllables: grip-es. It rhymes with archetypes and stereotypes, if that helps it stick.

What does gripes 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

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Words that rhyme with gripes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

archetypesstereotypestypescripespipesstripesbagpipesswipeshypespinstripesgenotypesphenotypes

Related words

hollersquawkkickbellyachebitchbeefgrousecomplains

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gripes"?▾

"Gripes" has 2 syllables: grip · es.

What does "gripes" mean?▾

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

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