How to pronounce graven
Say it like GRAY-vun. Graven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- vun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graven pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of graven
American and British speakers say graven in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪvən/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪvən/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-vun.
What does graven mean?
- past participle of grave How to pronounce grave
- carved, engraved
- To make or become grave (serious or somber)
Where does graven come from?
From Middle English graven, igraven, from Old English grafen, ġegrafen, from Proto-Germanic *grabanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *grabaną (“to dig, trench”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with graven
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of graven.
Questions about saying graven
How do you pronounce graven?
Say GRAY-vun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvən/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graven?
Graven has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · vun.
Do Americans and Brits say graven the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪvən/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪvən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.