How to pronounce ravage
Say it like RAV-ij. Ravage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravage
American and British speakers say ravage in essentially the same way: /ˈrævɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈrævɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-ij.
What does ravage mean?
- Grievous damage or havoc.
- Depredation or devastation.“the ravages of fire or tempest”
- To devastate, destroy or lay waste to something.
- To pillage or plunder destructively; to sack.
- To wreak destruction.
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Questions about saying ravage
How do you pronounce ravage?
Say RAV-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈrævɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravage?
Ravage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · ij.
Do Americans and Brits say ravage the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈrævɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.