How to pronounce engravings
Say it like in-GRAY-vingz. Engravings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY).
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- in
- GRAY
- vingz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engravings 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.
- vingzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of engravings
American and British speakers say engravings in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/ in the US and /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-GRAY-vingz.
What does engravings mean?
- plural of engraving How to pronounce engraving
Questions about saying engravings
How do you pronounce engravings?
Say in-GRAY-vingz. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engravings?
Engravings has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAY). Broken into parts: in · GRAY · vingz.
Do Americans and Brits say engravings the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/ and the British form is /ɪnˈɡreɪvɪŋz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.