How many syllables in "grievous"?

"grievous" has 2 音節 (griev - ous).

How to divide "grievous"?

"grievous" divides into 2 parts: griev · ous.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (griev... ous) and listen on SayItVid.

音節ガイド

2 音節

"grievous": 2 音節.

音節:griev·ous

第1強勢

GRIEV-ous(griev · ous)● ○

Stress in "grievous" falls on 1st syllable.

IPA:⁄ˈɡriːvəs⁄

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IPAˈɡriːvəs

音節griev·ous

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How many syllables in "grievous"?: "grievous" has 2 音節 (griev - ous).
How to divide "grievous"?: "grievous" divides into 2 parts: griev · ous.
Where is the stress in "grievous"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "grievous"?: Say each syllable slowly (griev... ous) and listen on SayItVid.