How to pronounce ravishing
Say it like RAV-ih-shing. Ravishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV).
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- RAV
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ravishing 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ravishing
American and British speakers say ravishing in essentially the same way: /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAV-ih-shing.
What does ravishing mean?
- Extremely beautiful“Every time I get into a conversation with this ravishing girl, I want it to last forever.”
- present participle and gerund of ravish How to pronounce ravish
- An act of ravishment.
Questions about saying ravishing
How do you pronounce ravishing?
Say RAV-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ravishing?
Ravishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAV). Broken into parts: RAV · ih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say ravishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrævɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.