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