How to pronounce graybeard
Say it like GRAY-beerd. Graybeard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY).
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- GRAY
- beerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graybeard 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.
- beerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of graybeard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: GRAY-beerd.
What does graybeard mean?
- Alternative spelling of greybeard.
Questions about saying graybeard
How do you pronounce graybeard?
Say GRAY-beerd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡreɪbird/. In British English it is /ˈɡreɪbɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graybeard?
Graybeard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAY). Broken into parts: GRAY · beerd.
Is graybeard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɡreɪbɪəd/ (GRAY-beerd).