How to Pronounce "ravine"
word
/ɹəˈvin/
ruh-VEEN
/ɹəvˈiːn/
ruh-VEEN
Definition
A ravine is a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often formed by water erosion.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɹəˈvin/
British English
/ɹəvˈiːn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ruh-VEEN
UK
ruh-VEEN
Listen in Context
The river flows through a deep ravine.
They built a bridge over the ravine.
The hikers camped near the ravine.
Watch your step—the path gets really narrow by the ravine.