How to pronounce ravens
Say it like RAY-vunz. Ravens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- vunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravens pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ravens
American and British speakers say ravens in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪvənz/ in the US and /ˈreɪvənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-vunz.
What does ravens mean?
- plural of raven How to pronounce raven
Questions about saying ravens
How do you pronounce ravens?
Say RAY-vunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪvənz/. In British English it is /ˈreɪvənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravens?
Ravens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · vunz.
Do Americans and Brits say ravens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪvənz/ and the British form is /ˈreɪvənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.