How to Pronounce "grovelling"
word
ˈɡɹɑvəɫ
GRAH-vuhl-ing
ɡɹˈɒvəlɪŋ
GROV-uh-ling
Definition
Behaving in an overly humble or submissive way, often to gain someone's favor or forgiveness. Sometimes it means literally lying or crawling on the ground to show extreme respect or desperation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹɑvəɫ
British English
ɡɹˈɒvəlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAH-vuhl-ing
UK
GROV-uh-ling
Listen in Context
He was grovelling for forgiveness after breaking the vase.
Stop grovelling and stand up for yourself.
They spent hours grovelling to the manager for a second chance.
I can't stand all this grovelling just to get a promotion.