How to pronounce ravinous
Say it like RAY-vih-nis. Ravinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY).
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- RAY
- vih
- nis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravinous 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.
- vihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravinous
American and British speakers say ravinous in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪvɪnɪs/ in the US and /ˈreɪvɪnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAY-vih-nis.
What does ravinous mean?
- Full of ravines.
Where does ravinous come from?
From ravine + -ous.
Questions about saying ravinous
How do you pronounce ravinous?
Say RAY-vih-nis. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪvɪnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈreɪvɪnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravinous?
Ravinous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAY). Broken into parts: RAY · vih · nis.
Do Americans and Brits say ravinous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪvɪnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈreɪvɪnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.