How to Pronounce "grievances"
word
ˈɡɹivənsəz/, /ˈɡɹivənsɪz
GREE-vuhn-siz
ɡɹˈiːvənsɪz
gree-VUN-siz
Definition
Grievances are complaints or strong feelings of being treated unfairly, usually against a person, group, or organization.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹivənsəz/, /ˈɡɹivənsɪz
British English
ɡɹˈiːvənsɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREE-vuhn-siz
UK
gree-VUN-siz
Listen in Context
The workers shared their grievances with the manager.
She filed her grievances in writing.
Students voiced their grievances to the principal.
The meeting got heated as everyone brought up their old grievances.