How to Pronounce "grapes of wrath"
expression
GRAYPS uhv RATH
grayps OV rath
Definition
A phrase symbolizing growing anger or vengeance, especially caused by social injustice. It is also the title of a famous novel by John Steinbeck about suffering during the Great Depression.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪps/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɹæθ
British English
ɡɹˈeɪps/ /ˈɒv/ /ɹˈæθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYPS uhv RATH
UK
grayps OV rath
Listen in Context
The novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' tells the story of a family's struggle during the Great Depression.
Many people view the grapes of wrath as a symbol of anger against injustice.
He quoted the grapes of wrath to show his frustration with the system.
When people talk about the grapes of wrath today, they usually mean a big, shared anger about something unfair.