How to pronounce graben
Say it like GRAB-un. Graben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAB).
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- GRAB
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graben pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of graben
American and British speakers say graben in essentially the same way: /ˈɡræbən/ in the US and /ˈɡræbən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAB-un.
What does graben mean?
- An elongated block of the Earth's crust, bounded by faults, that has dropped relative to the surrounding area.
Where does graben come from?
Borrowed from German Graben (“ditch”), from the verb graben (“to dig”).
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Words that rhyme with graben
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Questions about saying graben
How do you pronounce graben?
Say GRAB-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræbən/. In British English it is /ˈɡræbən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graben?
Graben has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAB). Broken into parts: GRAB · un.
Do Americans and Brits say graben the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡræbən/ and the British form is /ˈɡræbən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.