How to pronounce rankist
Say it like RANG-kist. Rankist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- kist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rankist 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.
- kistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rankist
American and British speakers say rankist in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋkɪst/ in the US and /ˈræŋkɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-kist.
What does rankist mean?
- One who perpetuates rankism.
Where does rankist come from?
From rank + -ist.
Questions about saying rankist
How do you pronounce rankist?
Say RANG-kist. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkɪst/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rankist?
Rankist has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · kist.
Do Americans and Brits say rankist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋkɪst/ and the British form is /ˈræŋkɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.