How to Pronounce Gravest

To pronounce "gravest", say GRAV-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

GRAV-est

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💡 Tip for remembering “gravest”

"gravest" has 2 syllables: grav-est. It rhymes with tavist, if that helps it stick.

What does gravest mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful.
  2. Low in pitch, tone etc.

verb

  1. To clean, as a vessel's bottom, of barnacles, grass, etc., and pay it over with pitch — so called because graves or greaves was formerly used for this purpose.

Synonyms

demuresagethoughtfulweightyimportantmomentousserioussedate

Antonyms

acute

Words that rhyme with gravest

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tavist

Related words

biggestcruellestdeepestgreatesthardestheaviesthighestlargest

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gravest"?▾

"Gravest" has 2 syllables: grav · est.

What does "gravest" mean?▾

Gravest: To dig.

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