how to pronounce rampart

/ˈɹæm.pɑːt/

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rampart is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of rampart in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… its rampart views to the bottom of its …”

meanings of rampart

noun:

A defensive mound of earth or a wall with a broad top and usually a stone parapet; a wall-like ridge of earth, stones or debris; an embankment for defensive purpose.
A steep bank of a river or gorge.
A defensive structure; a protective barrier; a bulwark.
That which defends against intrusion from outside; a protection.

verb:

To defend with a rampart; fortify or surround with a rampart.

rampart frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word rampart occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.