How to Pronounce "rampart"
word
ˈɹæmˌpɑɹt
RAM-part
ɹˈæmpɑːt
RAM-paht
Definition
A rampart is a tall, thick wall, usually made of earth or stone, built around a castle, city, or fort for protection and defense.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹæmˌpɑɹt
British English
ɹˈæmpɑːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAM-part
UK
RAM-paht
Listen in Context
The castle had a high rampart to protect it from enemies.
Soldiers stood on the rampart watching for attackers.
The old city’s ramparts still stand after hundreds of years.
We walked along the ramparts at sunset and enjoyed the view.