How to pronounce grueling
Say it like GROO-ling. Grueling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO).
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- GROO
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Grueling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of grueling
American and British speakers say grueling in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrulɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡruːlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GROO-ling.
What does grueling mean?
- Alternative spelling of gruelling.
- Alternative spelling of gruelling.
- present participle and gerund of gruel How to pronounce gruel
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Questions about saying grueling
How do you pronounce grueling?
Say GROO-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrulɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡruːlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in grueling?
Grueling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GROO). Broken into parts: GROO · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say grueling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrulɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡruːlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as grueling?
Grueling sounds the same as gruelling in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.