How to Pronounce "bereavement"
word
bɝˈivmənt
burr-EEV-muhnt
bɪɹˈiːvmənt
bi-REEV-muhnt
Definition
Bereavement is the period of grief and sadness you feel after losing someone close, especially after their death.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɝˈivmənt
British English
bɪɹˈiːvmənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
burr-EEV-muhnt
UK
bi-REEV-muhnt
Listen in Context
She took time off work to cope with her bereavement.
Bereavement can affect people in many different ways.
The family is still going through a period of bereavement.
Support groups can really help during bereavement.