How to pronounce gravlax
Say it like GRAHV-lahks. Gravlax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAHV).
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- GRAHV
- lahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gravlax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lahksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of gravlax
American and British speakers say gravlax in essentially the same way: /ˈɡrɑvˌlɑks/ in the US and /ˈɡrævˌlæks/ in the UK.
British respelling: GRAV-laks.
What does gravlax mean?
- Salmon dry-cured in salt, seasoned with dill and sugar, and served usually thinly sliced as an appetizer.
Where does gravlax come from?
Borrowed from Swedish gravlax, a compound of grava (“to dry-cure in salt and sugar”) + lax (“salmon”).
Questions about saying gravlax
How do you pronounce gravlax?
Say GRAHV-lahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡrɑvˌlɑks/. In British English it is /ˈɡrævˌlæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gravlax?
Gravlax has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAHV). Broken into parts: GRAHV · lahks.
Do Americans and Brits say gravlax the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡrɑvˌlɑks/ and the British form is /ˈɡrævˌlæks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.