How to pronounce ranks
Say it like RANGKS. Ranks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RANGKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ranks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANGKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ranks
American and British speakers say ranks in essentially the same way: /ræŋks/ in the US and /ræŋks/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANGKS.
What does ranks mean?
- plural of rank How to pronounce rank
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rank How to pronounce rank
Words that rhyme with ranks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ranks.
Questions about saying ranks
How do you pronounce ranks?
Say RANGKS. The American pronunciation is /ræŋks/. In British English it is /ræŋks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ranks?
Ranks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RANGKS.
Do Americans and Brits say ranks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræŋks/ and the British form is /ræŋks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.