How to pronounce ranch
Say it like RANCH. Ranch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RANCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ranch
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: RAHNCH.
What does ranch mean?
- farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
- manage or run a ranch“Her husband is ranching in Arizona”
Where does ranch come from?
Recorded since 1808, farm sense since 1831.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with ranch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ranch.
Questions about saying ranch
How do you pronounce ranch?
Say RANCH. The American pronunciation is /ræntʃ/. In British English it is /rɑːntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ranch?
Ranch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RANCH.
Is ranch pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /rɑːntʃ/ (RAHNCH).