how to pronounce grim

/ˈɡɹɪm/

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grim is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of grim in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… some of the most grim tragic moments in …”

meaning of grim

Grim means dark and gloomy.

grim frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word grim occurs in english on average 6.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.