How to pronounce rankled
Say it like RANG-kuld. Rankled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG).
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- RANG
- kuld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rankled 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.
- kuldKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rankled
American and British speakers say rankled in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋkəld/ in the US and /ˈræŋkəld/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANG-kuld.
What does rankled mean?
- simple past and past participle of rankle How to pronounce rankle
Questions about saying rankled
How do you pronounce rankled?
Say RANG-kuld. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋkəld/. In British English it is /ˈræŋkəld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rankled?
Rankled has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANG). Broken into parts: RANG · kuld.
Do Americans and Brits say rankled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋkəld/ and the British form is /ˈræŋkəld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.