How to pronounce ranking
Say it like RANG-king. Ranking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranking 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.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ranking
American and British speakers say ranking in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-king.
What does ranking mean?
- position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement
- having a higher rank“superior officer”
Words that rhyme with ranking
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ranking.
Questions about saying ranking
How do you pronounce ranking?
Say RANG-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ranking?
Ranking has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · king.
Do Americans and Brits say ranking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræŋkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.