How to pronounce rancor
Say it like RANG-ker. Rancor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rancor pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rancor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RANG-kuh.
What does rancor mean?
- A feeling of long-lasting ire for another, sometimes to the point of hatred, over a perceived wrongdoing; bitterness.“I could almost see the rancor in his eyes when he challenged me to a fight.”
- Rancidity, rankness.
Where does rancor come from?
First attested in the 13th century as Middle English rancour, from Old French rancor, from Latin rancor (“rancidity, grudge, rancor”), from ranceō (“to be rotten or putrid”), from which also English rancid.
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Words that rhyme with rancor
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Questions about saying rancor
How do you pronounce rancor?
Say RANG-ker. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkɚ/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rancor?
Rancor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · ker.
Is rancor pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈræŋkə/ (RANG-kuh).