How to Pronounce Gravy

To pronounce "gravy", say GRAVY — one syllable, IPA /ˈɡɹeɪvi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ˈɡɹeɪvi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “gravy”

"gravy" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with wavy and navy, if that helps it stick.

What does gravy mean?

noun

  1. A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.
  2. A type of gravy.

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Words that rhyme with gravy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wavynavyslaveywaveydavycaveylavyclavylavihalevi

Related words

windfallgodsendbuncebrothdoughsausagesoupcake

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "gravy"?▾

"Gravy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "gravy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "gravy" is /ˈɡɹeɪvi/.

What does "gravy" mean?▾

Gravy: A thick sauce made from the fat or juices that come out from meat or vegetables as they are being cooked.

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