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No and yes. The A has a schwa (uh) sound. The long E sound comes from the letter I, while the E is silent.

The pronunciation is ruh-VEEN.

Other words that have this feature (ine = een) are marine, latrine, nectarine, and the chemical elements chlorine, fluorine, and bromine.

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Ravine is pronounced with a short a sound, like "rah-veen."

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