How to Pronounce Ramp

To pronounce "ramp", say RAMP — one syllable, IPA /ɹæmp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɹæmp/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ramp”

"ramp" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with tramp and scamp, if that helps it stick.

What does ramp mean?

noun

  1. An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
  2. A road that connects a freeway to a surface street or another freeway.

verb

  1. To behave violently; to rage.
  2. To spring; to leap; to bound, rear, or prance; to move swiftly or violently.

Words that rhyme with ramp

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trampscampcampdampclampstampchampamprevamplampcrampkamp

Related words

storminclineragebanisterhandrailrailingladdercorridor

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ramp"?▾

"Ramp" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ramp"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ramp" is /ɹæmp/.

What does "ramp" mean?▾

Ramp: An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.

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