How to Pronounce "gravity"
word
/ˈɡɹævəti/
GRA-vuh-tee
/ɡɹˈævɪti/
GRA-vi-tee
Definition
Gravity is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth and toward each other. It can also mean the serious importance of a situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɡɹævəti/
British English
/ɡɹˈævɪti/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRA-vuh-tee
UK
GRA-vi-tee
Listen in Context
The moon's gravity affects the ocean tides.
Without gravity, the ball would not fall.
She spoke about the gravity of the accident.
Astronauts train for life in zero gravity.