How to Pronounce Engraved

To pronounce "engraved", say ENGR-av-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈɡɹeɪvd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈɡɹeɪvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “engraved”

"engraved" has 3 syllables: engr-av-ed. It rhymes with depraved and paved, if that helps it stick.

What does engraved mean?

verb

  1. To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

    “He engraved the plaque with his name.”

  2. To carve (something) into a material.

    “He engraved his name.”

verb

  1. To put in a grave, to bury.

adjective

  1. Made by engraving
  2. Decorated with engravings

Synonyms

carveetchinscribe

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Words that rhyme with engraved

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

depravedpavedsavedwavedenslavedbehavedshavedcravedgravedravedwaivedcaved

Related words

gravenetchedcarvencarvedincisedinscribedembossedfilmed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engraved"?▾

"Engraved" has 3 syllables: engr · av · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "engraved"?▾

The IPA transcription of "engraved" is /ɪnˈɡɹeɪvd/.

What does "engraved" mean?▾

Engraved: To carve text or symbols into (something), usually for the purposes of identification or art.

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