How to Pronounce "ravel"
word
ˈɹævəɫ/, /ɹəˈvɛɫ
RA-vuhl, ruh-VEL
ˈɹævəl
RA-vuhl
Definition
To untangle or separate threads, or to make something become untwisted and clear. It can also mean to make something more complicated or tangled, but is most commonly used for making things clearer or untangled.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹævəɫ/, /ɹəˈvɛɫ
British English
ˈɹævəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RA-vuhl, ruh-VEL
UK
RA-vuhl
Listen in Context
It's easy to ravel a sweater if you pull one loose thread.
She tried to ravel the necklace, but the knots were too tight.
The mystery began to ravel as we found more clues.
Can you help me ravel out these cables? They're all mixed up.