How to pronounce engraved
Say it like in-GRAYVD. Engraved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYVD).
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- in
- GRAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engraved 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.
- GRAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of engraved
American and British speakers say engraved in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/ in the US and /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-GRAYVD.
What does engraved mean?
- cut or impressed into a surface“an incised design”“engraved invitations”
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Words that rhyme with engraved
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Questions about saying engraved
How do you pronounce engraved?
Say in-GRAYVD. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engraved?
Engraved has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAYVD). Broken into parts: in · GRAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say engraved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/ and the British form is /ɪnˈɡreɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.