How to pronounce engraver
Say it like in-GRAY-ver. Engraver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY).
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- in
- GRAY
- ver
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engraver 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.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of engraver
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-GRAY-vuh.
What does engraver mean?
- a person who engraves
- a tool used in this process
Where does engraver come from?
From engrave + -er.
Words that rhyme with engraver
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of engraver.
Questions about saying engraver
How do you pronounce engraver?
Say in-GRAY-ver. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡreɪvɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡreɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engraver?
Engraver has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY). Broken into parts: in · GRAY · ver.
Is engraver pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈɡreɪvə/ (in-GRAY-vuh).