How to pronounce ravioli
Say it like rav-ee-OH-lee. Ravioli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- rav
- ee
- OH
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravioli pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ravKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ravioli
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: rav-ee-OH-lee.
What does ravioli mean?
- plural of raviolo
- Small square parcels of pasta filled with meat, cheese, spinach etc.
- A dish made with ravioli.
Where does ravioli come from?
Borrowed from Italian ravioli.
Words that rhyme with ravioli
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Questions about saying ravioli
How do you pronounce ravioli?
Say rav-ee-OH-lee. The American pronunciation is /ræviˈoʊli/. In British English it is /ræviːˈəʊli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravioli?
Ravioli has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: rav · ee · OH · lee.
Is ravioli pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ræviːˈəʊli/ (rav-ee-OH-lee).