How to Pronounce "grapple"
word
ˈɡɹæpəɫ
GRAP-uhl
ɡɹˈæpəl
GRAP-uhl
Definition
To try hard to deal with or solve a difficult problem, or to struggle physically with someone by holding or grabbing them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹæpəɫ
British English
ɡɹˈæpəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAP-uhl
UK
GRAP-uhl
Listen in Context
He had to grapple with his fear of heights.
The two wrestlers began to grapple on the mat.
She tried to grapple with the complex math problem.
Many people grapple with balancing work and family life.