How to Pronounce "ravish"
word
ˈɹæ.vɪʃ
RA-vish
ɹˈævɪʃ
RA-vish
Definition
'Ravish' can mean to sexually assault someone by force (a very serious, formal word), or to fill someone with delight or joy (literary/poetic use).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæ.vɪʃ
British English
ɹˈævɪʃ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-vish
UK
RA-vish
Listen in Context
The poet wrote that beauty will ravish the soul.
The film's scenery will ravish your senses.
In old stories, the villain would sometimes ravish the princess.
The music at the concert completely ravished the audience.