How to pronounce rancorous
Say it like RANG-kuh-rus. Rancorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- kuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rancorous 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rancorous
American and British speakers say rancorous in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋkərəs/ in the US and /ˈræŋkərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-kuh-rus.
What does rancorous mean?
- Full of rancor; bitter; unforgiving.“rancorous speech”
Where does rancorous come from?
From rancor + -ous.
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Words that rhyme with rancorous
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Questions about saying rancorous
How do you pronounce rancorous?
Say RANG-kuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkərəs/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rancorous?
Rancorous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · kuh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say rancorous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋkərəs/ and the British form is /ˈræŋkərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.