How to pronounce gravestones
Say it like GRAYV-stohnz. Gravestones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV).
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- GRAYV
- stohnz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravestones 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.
- stohnzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of gravestones
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GRAYV-stohnz.
What does gravestones mean?
- plural of gravestone How to pronounce gravestone
Questions about saying gravestones
How do you pronounce gravestones?
Say GRAYV-stohnz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvˌstoʊnz/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravestones?
Gravestones has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAYV). Broken into parts: GRAYV · stohnz.
Is gravestones 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 /ˈɡreɪvˌstəʊnz/ (GRAYV-stohnz).