How to Pronounce "grievous"
word
ˈɡɹivəs
GREE-vuhs
ɡɹˈiːvəs
gree-VUHS
Definition
Very serious, severe, or causing great pain, suffering, or sadness. Often used to describe harm, mistakes, or losses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹivəs
British English
ɡɹˈiːvəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GREE-vuhs
UK
gree-VUHS
Listen in Context
A grievous mistake can have lasting consequences.
He suffered a grievous injury in the accident.
The news brought grievous sadness to the family.
The company regrets the grievous error made in the report.