How to pronounce gravity
Say it like GRAV-uh-tee. Gravity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV).
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- GRAV
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gravity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: GRAV-ih-tee.
What does gravity mean?
- (physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface“the more remote the body the less the gravity”“gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love”
- a manner that is serious and solemn
- a solemn and dignified feeling
Where does gravity come from?
Borrowed from French gravité (“seriousness, solemnity; severity; (physics) gravity”), or from its etymon Latin gravitās (“heaviness, weight; seriousness; severity”), equivalent to grave (“serious”) + -ity (suffix forming nouns, especially abstract nouns).
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Questions about saying gravity
How do you pronounce gravity?
Say GRAV-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrævəti/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravity?
Gravity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAV). Broken into parts: GRAV · uh · tee.
Is gravity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈɡrævɪti/ (GRAV-ih-tee).