How do you pronounce "gravestone"?

In American English: /ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn/ (GRAYV-stohn). In British English: /ɡɹˈeɪvstəʊn/ (GR-ayvst). In Canadian English: /ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn/ (GRAYV-stohn). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈeɪvstəʊn/ (GR-ayvst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn/ (GRAYV-stohn), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈeɪvstəʊn/ (GR-ayvst).

How to Pronounce "gravestone"

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gravestone

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/ˈgreɪvˌstoʊn/

GRAYV-stohn

Syllable Breakdown

greɪvgrave·stoʊnstone

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