How to pronounce gravies
Say it like GRAY-veez. Gravies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- veez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravies 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.
- veezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gravies
American and British speakers say gravies in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪviz/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪviz/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-veez.
What does gravies mean?
- plural of gravy How to pronounce gravy
Questions about saying gravies
How do you pronounce gravies?
Say GRAY-veez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪviz/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪviz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravies?
Gravies has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · veez.
Do Americans and Brits say gravies the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪviz/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪviz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.