How to pronounce ranker
Say it like RANG-ker. Ranker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- ker
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranker 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 ranker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: RANG-kuh.
What does ranker mean?
- comparative form of rank: more rank How to pronounce rank
- One who ranks things, or arranges them in ranks.
- A kind of soil developed over non-calcareous material, usually rock.
- A common soldier.
Where does ranker come from?
From rank + -er (comparative suffix).
Words that rhyme with ranker
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ranker.
Words that sound like ranker
Questions about saying ranker
How do you pronounce ranker?
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 ranker?
Ranker has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · ker.
Is ranker 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).
What words sound the same as ranker?
Ranker sounds the same as rancor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.