How to pronounce graving
Say it like GRAY-ving. Graving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graving 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.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of graving
American and British speakers say graving in essentially the same way: /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAY-ving.
What does graving mean?
- present participle and gerund of grave How to pronounce grave
- The act of cleaning a ship's bottom.
Words that rhyme with graving
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of graving.
Questions about saying graving
How do you pronounce graving?
Say GRAY-ving. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graving?
Graving has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · ving.
Do Americans and Brits say graving the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈɡreɪvɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.