How to pronounce groveling
Say it like GRAW-vuh-ling. Groveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAW).
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US American/ˈɡrɔvəlɪŋ/GRAW-vuh-ling
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- GRAW
- vuh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Groveling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does groveling mean?
adjective
- Showing excessive, servile respect or submission, often to gain favor or forgiveness.
- Of an animal, having the belly or face towards or on the ground.
- The act or practice of one who grovels.
- present participle and gerund of grovel How to pronounce grovel
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Questions about saying groveling
How do you pronounce groveling?
Say GRAW-vuh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɔvəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in groveling?
Groveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAW). Broken into parts: GRAW · vuh · ling.