How to Pronounce "gravestone"
word
ˈɡɹeɪvˌstoʊn
GRAYV-stohn
ɡɹˈeɪvstəʊn
GRAYV-stohn
Definition
A gravestone is a stone marker placed at the head of a grave to show who is buried there, often with the person’s name and dates.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɹeɪvˌstoʊn
British English
ɡɹˈeɪvstəʊn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GRAYV-stohn
UK
GRAYV-stohn
Listen in Context
We put flowers next to the gravestone every year.
Her name is engraved on the gravestone.
The old gravestone was covered in moss.
He traced his fingers over the letters on the gravestone.