How to pronounce

Grievous

/ɡɹivʌs/

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US English

/ɡɹivʌs/

Active

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UK English

/ɡɹivʌs/

Speed

Pronunciation Guide

Tricky

Syllables

GRIEV · ous

Avoid stressing the second syllable, making it sound like 'gree-VEE-us'.

It feels grievous to leave us; remember to stress the first part.

Practice Speaking

Accent

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