The word "ravest" could refer to the present tense of the verb "rave," meaning to talk wildly or incoherently. The spelling of this word can be explained using IPA phonetic transcription: /ˈreɪvɛst/. The first syllable is pronounced as "rayv," with a long "a" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced as "vest," with a short "e" sound. The final "e" is silent and serves to indicate that the preceding vowel is pronounced long.