How to pronounce aggrieved
Say it like uh-GREEVD. Aggrieved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREEVD).
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- uh
- GREEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aggrieved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GREEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of aggrieved
American and British speakers say aggrieved in essentially the same way: /əˈɡrivd/ in the US and /əˈɡriːvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-GREEVD.
What does aggrieved mean?
- Angry or resentful due to unjust treatment.“I am aggrieved at the conditions which have been forced upon me.”
- Having one's rights denied or curtailed.“The aggrieved person may present their petition to the court for review.”
- simple past and past participle of aggrieve How to pronounce aggrieve
Words that rhyme with aggrieved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of aggrieved.
Questions about saying aggrieved
How do you pronounce aggrieved?
Say uh-GREEVD. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡrivd/. In British English it is /əˈɡriːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aggrieved?
Aggrieved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GREEVD). Broken into parts: uh · GREEVD.
Do Americans and Brits say aggrieved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈɡrivd/ and the British form is /əˈɡriːvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.