How to pronounce raved
Say it like RAYVD. Raved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raved pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of raved
American and British speakers say raved in essentially the same way: /reɪvd/ in the US and /reɪvd/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYVD.
What does raved mean?
- simple past and past participle of rave How to pronounce rave
Words that rhyme with raved
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raved.
Questions about saying raved
How do you pronounce raved?
Say RAYVD. The American pronunciation is /reɪvd/. In British English it is /reɪvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raved?
Raved is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYVD.
Do Americans and Brits say raved the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪvd/ and the British form is /reɪvd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.