How to pronounce rankism
Say it like RANG-kih-zum. Rankism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- kih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rankism 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.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rankism
American and British speakers say rankism in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋkɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈræŋkɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-kih-zum.
What does rankism mean?
- Abuse, discrimination, or exploitation based on rank.
Where does rankism come from?
From rank + -ism, probably by analogy with words like racism and sexism.
Questions about saying rankism
How do you pronounce rankism?
Say RANG-kih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rankism?
Rankism has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · kih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say rankism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋkɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈræŋkɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.