How to pronounce raves
Say it like RAYVZ. Raves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAYVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Raves pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of raves
American and British speakers say raves in essentially the same way: /reɪvz/ in the US and /reɪvz/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYVZ.
What does raves mean?
- plural of rave How to pronounce rave
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rave How to pronounce rave
Questions about saying raves
How do you pronounce raves?
Say RAYVZ. The American pronunciation is /reɪvz/. In British English it is /reɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in raves?
Raves is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAYVZ.
Do Americans and Brits say raves the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /reɪvz/ and the British form is /reɪvz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.