How to pronounce engrave
Say it like in-GRAYV. Engrave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYV).
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- in
- GRAYV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engrave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of engrave
American and British speakers say engrave in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ in the US and /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-GRAYV.
What does engrave mean?
- To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.“He engraved the plaque with his name.”
- To carve (something) into a material.“He engraved his name.”
Where does engrave come from?
From earlier ingrave, equivalent to en- + grave (“to carve, engrave”).
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Words that rhyme with engrave
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Questions about saying engrave
How do you pronounce engrave?
Say in-GRAYV. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡreɪv/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡreɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engrave?
Engrave has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: in · GRAYV.
Do Americans and Brits say engrave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈɡreɪv/ and the British form is /ɪnˈɡreɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.