How to Pronounce "ravages"
word
ˈɹævɪdʒɪz
RAV-ij-iz
ɹˈævɪdʒɪz
ra-VAJ-iz
Definition
Severe damage or destruction caused by something, such as war, disease, time, or a natural disaster.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹævɪdʒɪz
British English
ɹˈævɪdʒɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RAV-ij-iz
UK
ra-VAJ-iz
Listen in Context
The ravages of war left the city in ruins.
Time brought its ravages to the old building.
His face showed the ravages of illness.
Even after years, the ravages of the hurricane were still visible.