How to Pronounce "ravishing"
word
/ˈɹævɪʃɪŋ/
RAV-ih-shing
/ɹˈævɪʃɪŋ/
uh-RAV-ih-shing
Definition
Extremely beautiful or attractive in a way that strongly captures attention. Often used to describe people, but can also refer to things like views or objects.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɹævɪʃɪŋ/
British English
/ɹˈævɪʃɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAV-ih-shing
UK
uh-RAV-ih-shing
Listen in Context
She wore a ravishing red dress to the party.
The view from the mountain was absolutely ravishing.
Everyone said the bride looked ravishing on her wedding day.
Wow, your new haircut is ravishing!