How to Pronounce "grapple with"
expression
ˈɡɹæpəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
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ɡɹˈæpəl/ /wˈɪð
grap-UHL with
Definition
To try hard to understand or deal with a difficult problem or situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹæpəɫ/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ
British English
ɡɹˈæpəl/ /wˈɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
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GRAP-uhl with
UK
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Listen in Context
He had to grapple with a tough decision about his career.
Students often grapple with math problems in high school.
The country must grapple with climate change.
I’m still grappling with what happened last year.