How to pronounce ravished
Say it like RAV-isht. Ravished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravished 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.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravished
American and British speakers say ravished in essentially the same way: /ˈrævɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈrævɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-isht.
What does ravished mean?
- simple past and past participle of ravish
- Delighted; ecstatic
- Having the appearance of having been ravished.
Questions about saying ravished
How do you pronounce ravished?
Say RAV-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈrævɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravished?
Ravished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say ravished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈrævɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.