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How to Pronounce "grieving"

word

/ˈɡɹivɪŋ/
GREE-ving
/ɡɹˈiːvɪŋ/
GREE-ving

Definition

Experiencing deep sadness, usually because of the loss of someone or something important. It often refers to the emotional process after a death.

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈɡɹivɪŋ/

British English

/ɡɹˈiːvɪŋ/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

GREE-ving

UK

GREE-ving

Listen in Context

She is grieving after the loss of her grandmother.

The grieving parents received support from friends.

He spent months grieving for his lost pet.

Everyone deals with grieving in their own way.