How to Pronounce Ravel

To pronounce "ravel", say RAV-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹævəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹævəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ravel”

"ravel" has 2 syllables: rav-el. It rhymes with compel and propel, if that helps it stick.

What does ravel mean?

noun

  1. A snarl; a complication.
  2. A ravelled thread.

verb

  1. To tangle; entangle; entwine confusedly, become snarled; thus to involve; perplex; confuse.
  2. To undo the intricacies of; to disentangle or clarify.

Words that rhyme with ravel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

compelpropelimpelquellcitadelswelltelldwellshellcellcavilexpel

Related words

tanglerununravelknotladdercomplicateunwinddebussy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ravel"?▾

"Ravel" has 2 syllables: rav · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "ravel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ravel" is /ˈɹævəl/.

What does "ravel" mean?▾

Ravel: A snarl; a complication.

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