grim

/ɡrɪm/

Syllables grim

Stress GRIM

Phonics Breakdown

gr

/ɡr/

consonant blend

i

/ɪ/

short i

m

/m/

m sound

Meaning

serious, gloomy, or frightening

Sound Reference

💡

gr=/ɡr/(green) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + m=/m/(man)

Example

He gave a grim smile after hearing the news.