How to pronounce Grievance in American English

/ˈgrivəns/

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Syllables

The word 'grievance' has 2 syllables.
ˈgriv-əns

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Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Grievance'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Grievance' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#2: /g/
Tongue	The back part of the tongue reaches up and touches the soft palate, cutting off the air. The tongue pulls away and the air flows.
Lips	The lips position depends on the sound that comes next.
Air	First, the air stops. Then it flows.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#3: /r/
Tongue	The tongue forms an arch near the roof of the mouth. It does not touch any part of the mouth.
Air	The air flows through a narrow space in your mouth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /i/
Tongue	The tongue is tense and rises high. Then it moves to the front of the mouth. The tip of the tongue is low and behind the bottom front teeth.
Lips	The lips are tense and wide.
Jaw	The jaw drops, opening the mouth a little.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#5: /v/
Lips	The bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
Teeth	The top teeth press the bottom lips.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ə/
Tongue	The tongue remains forward and relaxed.
Lips	The lips relax.
Jaw	The jaw drops.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#7: /n/
Tongue	Your tongue is against the ridge behind the top teeth.
Air	The air flows through the nose.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords vibrate.
#8: /s/
Tongue	The tongue is behind the teeth.
Lips
Teeth	The teeth remain clenched.
Air	The air flows through the tip of the tongue towards the edge of the teeth.
Vocal Chords	The vocal cords do not vibrate.