How to pronounce gravitas
Say it like GRAV-ih-tahs. Gravitas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- ih
- tahs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravitas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tahsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gravitas
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAV-ih-tahs.
What does gravitas mean?
- Seriousness in bearing or manner; dignity.
- Substance, weight.
Where does gravitas come from?
Borrowed from Latin gravitās (“weight, heaviness”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying gravitas
How do you pronounce gravitas?
Say GRAV-ih-tahs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævɪtɑs/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævɪtɑːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravitas?
Gravitas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · ih · tahs.
Is gravitas pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡrævɪtɑːs/ (GRAV-ih-tahs).