How to pronounce graverobber
Say it like GRAYV-rah-ber. Graverobber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV).
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- GRAYV
- rah
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graverobber 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.
- rahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of graverobber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GRAYV-rob-uh.
What does graverobber mean?
- One who robs graves or tombs in order to sell the contents for profit.
- One who digs up corpses in order to sell them to anatomists and surgeons.
Where does graverobber come from?
From grave + robber.
Questions about saying graverobber
How do you pronounce graverobber?
Say GRAYV-rah-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvˌrɑbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvˌrɒbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graverobber?
Graverobber has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: GRAYV · rah · ber.
Is graverobber 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 /ˈɡreɪvˌrɒbə/ (GRAYV-rob-uh).