How to pronounce gravestone
Say it like GRAYV-stohn. Gravestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV).
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- GRAYV
- stohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravestone 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.
- stohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gravestone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GRAYV-stohn.
What does gravestone mean?
- A stone slab set at the head of a grave.
Where does gravestone come from?
From Middle English graveston, gravestone, gravestan, equivalent to grave + stone.
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Questions about saying gravestone
How do you pronounce gravestone?
Say GRAYV-stohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvstəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravestone?
Gravestone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: GRAYV · stohn.
Is gravestone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡreɪvstəʊn/ (GRAYV-stohn).