How to pronounce griever
Say it like GREE-ver. Griever has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE).
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- GREE
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Griever pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of griever
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GREE-vuh.
What does griever mean?
- One who grieves.
Where does griever come from?
From grieve + -er.
Words that rhyme with griever
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of griever.
Questions about saying griever
How do you pronounce griever?
Say GREE-ver. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrivɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡriːvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in griever?
Griever has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GREE). Broken into parts: GREE · ver.
Is griever pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡriːvə/ (GREE-vuh).