How to Pronounce Gruelling

To pronounce "gruelling", say GRUELL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “gruelling”

"gruelling" has 2 syllables: gruell-ing.

What does gruelling mean?

noun

  1. (racing) A race in which the animal being raced finishes in a state of physical exhaustion.
  2. A gruelling ordeal.

adjective

  1. So difficult or taxing as to make one exhausted; backbreaking.

Synonyms

backbreakingexhausting

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Related words

punishingarduouslaboriousbackbreakingtoilsomelabouriouseffortfulhard

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gruelling"?▾

"Gruelling" has 2 syllables: gruell · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "gruelling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gruelling" is /ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ/.

What does "gruelling" mean?▾

Gruelling: (racing) A race in which the animal being raced finishes in a state of physical exhaustion.

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