How to Pronounce "ravenous"
word
ˈɹævənəs
RAV-uh-nuss
ɹˈævənəs
RAV-uh-nuss
Definition
Extremely hungry; having a great desire for food. Sometimes also used for a very strong desire for something other than food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹævənəs
British English
ɹˈævənəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAV-uh-nuss
UK
RAV-uh-nuss
Listen in Context
After hiking all day, I felt ravenous.
The ravenous wolves searched for food.
He had a ravenous appetite at dinner.
I'm ravenous—is the food ready yet?