How to pronounce gravedigger
Say it like GRAYV-dig-er. Gravedigger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV).
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- GRAYV
- dig
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravedigger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- digGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gravedigger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAYV-dig-uh.
What does gravedigger mean?
- A person employed to dig graves.
- A necrophore, or burying beetle.
Where does gravedigger come from?
From grave + digger.
Questions about saying gravedigger
How do you pronounce gravedigger?
Say GRAYV-dig-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvˌdɪɡər/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvˌdɪɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravedigger?
Gravedigger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: GRAYV · dig · er.
Is gravedigger 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 /ˈɡreɪvˌdɪɡə/ (GRAYV-dig-uh).