How do you pronounce "grave"?

In American English: /ˈgreɪv/ (GRAYV). In British English: /gɹˈeɪv/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgreɪv/ (GRAYV). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈeɪv/ (GR).

Is "grave" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgreɪv/ (GRAYV), while in British English it's /gɹˈeɪv/ (GR).

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grave

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/ˈgreɪv/

GRAYV

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greɪvgrave

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