How to Pronounce Gravamen

To pronounce "gravamen", say GRAV-am-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ɡɹəˈveɪmɛn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɡɹəˈveɪmɛn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gravamen”

"gravamen" has 3 syllables: grav-am-en. It rhymes with havemann, if that helps it stick.

What does gravamen mean?

noun

  1. The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint.

Words that rhyme with gravamen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

havemann

Related words

grievancegrudgeguiltbegrimerbegrudgementdispleasurequarrelmisgrace

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gravamen"?▾

"Gravamen" has 3 syllables: grav · am · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "gravamen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gravamen" is /ɡɹəˈveɪmɛn/.

What does "gravamen" mean?▾

Gravamen: The grievance complained of; the substantial cause of the action; also, in general, the ground or essence of a complaint.

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