grieve

How to Split "grieve" into Syllables

The word grieve is divided into 2 syllables: grie·ve. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• grie — 1st syllable
• ve — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of grieve:

• IPA: /ɡɹiːv/

📖 Definitions

1. grieve (third-person singular simple present grieves, present participle grieving, simple past and past participle grieved)
2. Even if the executive director rules against the employee on appeal, the employee can still grieve the termination to the superintendent followed by an appeal to the [...] Board of Trustees.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English greven, from Old French grever (“to burden”), from Latin gravō, gravāre, from adjective gravis (“grave”). For the meaning development compare Russian тяготи́ть (tjagotítʹ, “to be a burden (on), to oppress”), Russian тужи́ть (tužítʹ, “to experience grief”), related to тяжёлый (tjažólyj, “heavy, grave”), тя́жкий (tjážkij). From Middle English greve, greyve, grave, grafe, from Old Norse greifi, from Middle Low German g...

✓ Why Learn Syllable Division?

Understanding how to break down grieve into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
• Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
• Reading fluency — Recognizing syllable patterns speeds up reading comprehension
• Poetry and lyrics — Syllable counting is essential for meter and rhythm
• Language learning — Non-native speakers benefit from syllable awareness

📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare grieve with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
grieve	2	grie·ve
grope	2	gro-pe
grip	1	grip
grove	2	gro-ve
grape	2	gra-pe

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to grieve:

grid, grim, grin, grip, Gris, grit, grief, Grieg.