How to pronounce rant
Say it like RANT. Rant is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- RANT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RANTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rant
American and British speakers say rant in essentially the same way: /rænt/ in the US and /rænt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RANT.
What does rant mean?
- a loud bombastic declamation expressed with strong emotion
- pompous or pretentious talk or writing
- talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
Where does rant come from?
From Dutch ranten, randen (“to talk nonsense, rave”), from Middle Dutch ranten (“to rant, babble, goof around”), of uncertain origin; but apparently related to Middle High German ranzen (“to dance, jump around, frolic”), German ranzen (“to
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with rant
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rant.
Questions about saying rant
How do you pronounce rant?
Say RANT. The American pronunciation is /rænt/. In British English it is /rænt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rant?
Rant is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RANT.
Do Americans and Brits say rant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rænt/ and the British form is /rænt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.