How to pronounce ravages
Say it like RAV-ih-jiz. Ravages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- ih
- jiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravages 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravages
American and British speakers say ravages in essentially the same way: /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/ in the US and /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-ih-jiz.
What does ravages mean?
- plural of ravage How to pronounce ravage
- Harsh damage.“The ravages of war decimated the country: death, destruction and pestilence resulted from the bombings.”
- third-person singular simple present indicative of ravage How to pronounce ravage
Questions about saying ravages
How do you pronounce ravages?
Say RAV-ih-jiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/. In British English it is /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravages?
Ravages has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · ih · jiz.
Do Americans and Brits say ravages the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/ and the British form is /ˈrævɪdʒɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.