How to Pronounce "gruelling"
word
ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ
GROO-uh-ling
ɡɹˈuːəlɪŋ
GROO-uh-ling
Definition
Extremely difficult and tiring, requiring a lot of effort over a long period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹʊə.lɪŋ
British English
ɡɹˈuːəlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GROO-uh-ling
UK
GROO-uh-ling
Listen in Context
She finished a gruelling race yesterday.
Training for the job was gruelling.
They had a gruelling journey through the mountains.
That was a gruelling week of nonstop deadlines.