How to pronounce rancid
Say it like RAN-sid. Rancid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN).
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US American/ˈrænsɪd/RAN-sid
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- RAN
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rancid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does rancid mean?
adjective
- Rank in taste or smell.“The house was deserted, with a rancid half-eaten meal still on the dinner table.”
- Offensive. Unpleasant.“Her remarks were rancid; everyone got up and left.”
Where does rancid come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin rancidus (“stinking, rank, rancid, offensive”).
Questions about saying rancid
How do you pronounce rancid?
Say RAN-sid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrænsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rancid?
Rancid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAN). Broken into parts: RAN · sid.