How to Pronounce Engraving

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

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Syllables

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Letters

ENGR-av-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “engraving”

"engraving" has 3 syllables: engr-av-ing. It rhymes with craving and raving, if that helps it stick.

What does engraving 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.

noun

  1. The practice of incising a design onto a hard, flat surface, by cutting grooves into it.
  2. The art of producing an image from an engraved printing form, typically made of copper.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with engraving

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "engraving"?▾

"Engraving" has 3 syllables: engr · av · ing.

What does "engraving" mean?▾

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

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