How to pronounce graveyards
Say it like GRAY-vyardz. Graveyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- vyardz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graveyards pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vyardzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of graveyards
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAY-vyahdz.
What does graveyards mean?
- plural of graveyard How to pronounce graveyard
Questions about saying graveyards
How do you pronounce graveyards?
Say GRAY-vyardz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪˌvjɑrdz/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪˌvjɑːdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graveyards?
Graveyards has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · vyardz.
Is graveyards 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 /ˈɡreɪˌvjɑːdz/ (GRAY-vyahdz).