How to Pronounce "grapples"
word
GRAP-uhlz
grap-UHLZ
Definition
To struggle or try hard to deal with a problem or challenge, or to physically fight or hold something tightly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹæpəɫz
British English
ɡɹˈæpəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAP-uhlz
UK
grap-UHLZ
Listen in Context
She grapples with her homework every night.
He grapples with the heavy box.
The team grapples with a difficult problem.
She still grapples with the loss of her friend.