How to pronounce gravely
Say it like GRAYV-lee. Gravely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV).
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- GRAYV
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gravely
American and British speakers say gravely in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪvli/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪvli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYV-lee.
What does gravely mean?
- In a grave or serious manner.
- Alternative spelling of gravelly.
Where does gravely come from?
From grave + -ly.
Words that rhyme with gravely
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gravely.
Questions about saying gravely
How do you pronounce gravely?
Say GRAYV-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvli/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravely?
Gravely has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: GRAYV · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gravely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪvli/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪvli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.