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How to pronounce “grievous”
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Pronunciation guide for grievous
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of grievous with real speech in context.
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- 6 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- A blueprint for reparations in the US
and closure for a grievous injustice
- Definition summary
- Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
Example 1 of 6
How to pronounce grievous
A blueprint for reparations in the US

and closure for a grievous injustice
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “grievous”
Meaning
- [Adjective]
- Causing grief, pain, or sorrow.
- Serious, grave, dire, or dangerous.
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