How to Pronounce Grave

To pronounce "grave", say GRAV-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ɡɹeɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ɡɹeɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grave”

"grave" has 2 syllables: grav-e. It rhymes with enclave and waive, if that helps it stick.

What does grave mean?

noun

  1. An excavation in the earth as a place of burial
  2. Any place of interment; a tomb; a sepulcher.

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Words that rhyme with grave

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

enclavewaivecravewavebraveknavelaveconcavecavedepraveconclaverave

Related words

tombsculpturesculptengraveinscribeheavyweightysevere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grave"?▾

"Grave" has 2 syllables: grav · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "grave"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grave" is /ɡɹeɪv/.

What does "grave" mean?▾

Grave: An excavation in the earth as a place of burial

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