How to pronounce ravish
Say it like RAV-ish. Ravish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravish
American and British speakers say ravish in essentially the same way: /ˈrævɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈrævɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-ish.
What does ravish mean?
- To transport with joy or delight; to delight to ecstasy.
- To rape.
Where does ravish come from?
From Middle English ravyschen, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French ravis-, present participle stem of ravir (“to seize; to take away hastily”), from Vulgar Latin *rapire, from Latin rapere.
Words that rhyme with ravish
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Questions about saying ravish
How do you pronounce ravish?
Say RAV-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈrævɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravish?
Ravish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say ravish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈrævɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.