How to Pronounce "grovel"
word
ˈɡɹɑvəɫ
GRAH-vuhl
ɡɹˈɒvəl
GROV-uhl
Definition
To behave in a way that shows you are very sorry or eager to please someone, often by lowering yourself or acting as if you are not important.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹɑvəɫ
British English
ɡɹˈɒvəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAH-vuhl
UK
GROV-uhl
Listen in Context
He started to grovel when he realized his mistake.
You don't have to grovel to get their forgiveness.
Why do you grovel in front of him all the time?
He was practically on his knees, groveling for a second chance.