How to Pronounce Graves

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɡɹeɪvz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “graves”

"graves" has 2 syllables: grav-es. It rhymes with caves and slaves, if that helps it stick.

What does graves mean?

noun

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

verb

  1. To dig.
  2. To carve or cut, as letters or figures, on some hard substance; to engrave.

noun

  1. A written accent used in French, Italian, and other languages. è is an e with a grave accent (`).

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Words that rhyme with graves

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cavesslavescravesclavesknavesairwavesmicrowavessavesbravesenclavesshavesbehaves

Related words

tombsculpturesculptengraveinscribeheavyweightysevere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graves"?▾

"Graves" has 2 syllables: grav · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "graves"?▾

The IPA transcription of "graves" is /ɡɹeɪvz/.

What does "graves" mean?▾

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

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