How to pronounce gravest
Say it like GRAV-ust. Gravest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- ust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of gravest
American and British speakers say gravest in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrævəst/ in the US and /ˈɡrævəst/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAV-ust.
What does gravest mean?
- superlative form of grave: most grave How to pronounce grave
Where does gravest come from?
From grave + -est.
Questions about saying gravest
How do you pronounce gravest?
Say GRAV-ust. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævəst/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævəst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravest?
Gravest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · ust.
Do Americans and Brits say gravest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrævəst/ and the British form is /ˈɡrævəst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.