How to Pronounce Engraves

To pronounce "engraves", say ENGR-av-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

ENGR-av-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “engraves”

"engraves" has 3 syllables: engr-av-es.

What does engraves 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.

Synonyms

carveetchinscribe

Related words

inscribegraveetchesinscribesembossesimprintedembroiderspolishes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engraves"?▾

"Engraves" has 3 syllables: engr · av · es.

What does "engraves" mean?▾

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

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