How to pronounce rampant
Say it like RAM-punt. Rampant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM).
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US American/ˈræmpənt/RAM-punt
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- RAM
- punt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rampant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does rampant mean?
adjective
- unrestrained and violent“rampant aggression”
- rearing on left hind leg with forelegs elevated and head usually in profile“a lion rampant”
- (of a plant) having a lush and unchecked growth“a rampant growth of weeds”
Where does rampant come from?
Alternatively from Middle English *rampant, from Old French rampant, the present participle of ramper (“to creep, climb”), equivalent to ramp + -ant.
Questions about saying rampant
How do you pronounce rampant?
Say RAM-punt. The American pronunciation is /ˈræmpənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rampant?
Rampant has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAM). Broken into parts: RAM · punt.