How to pronounce rack
Say it like RAK. Rack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rack
American and British speakers say rack in essentially the same way: /ræk/ in the US and /ræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK.
What does rack mean?
- go at a rack“the horses single-footed”
- stretch to the limits“rack one's brains”
- put on a rack and pinion“rack a camera”
- framework for holding objects
- rib section of a forequarter of veal or pork or especially lamb or mutton
- the destruction or collapse of something“wrack and ruin”
Where does rack come from?
From Middle English rakke, rekke, from Middle Dutch rac, recke, rec (Dutch rek), see rekken.
Words that rhyme with rack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rack.
Questions about saying rack
How do you pronounce rack?
Say RAK. The American pronunciation is /ræk/. In British English it is /ræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rack?
Rack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAK.
Do Americans and Brits say rack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræk/ and the British form is /ræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.