How to pronounce rancorousness
Say it like RANG-kuh-ruh-snis. Rancorousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- kuh
- ruh
- snis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rancorousness 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.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rancorousness
American and British speakers say rancorousness in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋkərəsnɪs/ in the US and /ˈræŋkərəsnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-kuh-ruh-snis.
What does rancorousness mean?
- The quality of being rancorous.
Where does rancorousness come from?
From rancorous + -ness.
Questions about saying rancorousness
How do you pronounce rancorousness?
Say RANG-kuh-ruh-snis. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkərəsnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkərəsnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rancorousness?
Rancorousness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · kuh · ruh · snis.
Do Americans and Brits say rancorousness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋkərəsnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈræŋkərəsnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.