How to pronounce raveling
Say it like RAV-uh-ling. Raveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- uh
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raveling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of raveling
American and British speakers say raveling in essentially the same way: /ˈrævəlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrævəlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-uh-ling.
What does raveling mean?
Words that rhyme with raveling
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of raveling.
Questions about saying raveling
How do you pronounce raveling?
Say RAV-uh-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævəlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrævəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raveling?
Raveling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · uh · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say raveling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævəlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrævəlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.