How to pronounce greave
Say it like GREEV. Greave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- GREEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Greave pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GREEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of greave
American and British speakers say greave in essentially the same way: /ɡriv/ in the US and /ɡriːv/ in the UK.
British respelling: GREEV.
What does greave mean?
- To clean (a ship's bottom); to grave.
Where does greave come from?
Back-formation from greaves (“residue left after animal fat has been rendered”).
Words that rhyme with greave
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of greave.
Words that sound like greave
Questions about saying greave
How do you pronounce greave?
Say GREEV. The American pronunciation is /ɡriv/. In British English it is /ɡriːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in greave?
Greave is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: GREEV.
Do Americans and Brits say greave the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡriv/ and the British form is /ɡriːv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as greave?
Greave sounds the same as grieve in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.