How to pronounce rankling
Say it like RANGK-ling. Rankling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANGK).
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- RANGK
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rankling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rankling
American and British speakers say rankling in essentially the same way: /ˈræŋklɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈræŋklɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANGK-ling.
What does rankling mean?
Questions about saying rankling
How do you pronounce rankling?
Say RANGK-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈræŋklɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈræŋklɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rankling?
Rankling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RANGK). Broken into parts: RANGK · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say rankling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræŋklɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈræŋklɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.