How to pronounce rangy
Say it like RAYN-jee. Rangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN).
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- RAYN
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rangy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rangy
American and British speakers say rangy in essentially the same way: /ˈreɪndʒi/ in the US and /ˈreɪndʒi/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAYN-jee.
What does rangy mean?
- Slender and long of limb; lanky.“For an accountant, Robert had a rangy appearance.”
- Prone to roaming around.“rangy cattle”
- Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.
Where does rangy come from?
From range + -y.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with rangy
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Questions about saying rangy
How do you pronounce rangy?
Say RAYN-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈreɪndʒi/. In British English it is /ˈreɪndʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rangy?
Rangy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAYN). Broken into parts: RAYN · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say rangy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈreɪndʒi/ and the British form is /ˈreɪndʒi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.