How to pronounce ravelin
Say it like RAV-uh-lin. Ravelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- uh
- lin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravelin 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- linKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravelin
American and British speakers say ravelin in essentially the same way: /ˈrævəlɪn/ in the US and /ˈrævəlɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-uh-lin.
What does ravelin mean?
- A kind of outwork; a freestanding, wedge-shaped fortification used to split an attacking force as they approach a larger fortress.
Where does ravelin come from?
From French ravelin, from Italian rivellino, of unclear origin: perhaps from Latin re- + vallum.
Questions about saying ravelin
How do you pronounce ravelin?
Say RAV-uh-lin. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævəlɪn/. In British English it is /ˈrævəlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravelin?
Ravelin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · uh · lin.
Do Americans and Brits say ravelin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævəlɪn/ and the British form is /ˈrævəlɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.