How to pronounce graveside
Say it like GRAYV-syde. Graveside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV).
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- GRAYV
- syde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graveside 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.
- sydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of graveside
American and British speakers say graveside in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪvˌsaɪd/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪvˌsaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAYV-syde.
What does graveside mean?
- The area immediately around a grave.
Where does graveside come from?
From grave + -side.
Questions about saying graveside
How do you pronounce graveside?
Say GRAYV-syde. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvˌsaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvˌsaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graveside?
Graveside has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: GRAYV · syde.
Do Americans and Brits say graveside the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪvˌsaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪvˌsaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.