How to pronounce wrack
Say it like RAK. Wrack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- RAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of wrack
American and British speakers say wrack in essentially the same way: /ræk/ in the US and /ræk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK.
What does wrack mean?
- The remains of something; a wreck.
- Any marine vegetation cast up on shore, especially seaweed of the family Fucaceae.
- Weeds, vegetation, or rubbish floating on a river or pond.
- A high, flying cloud; a rack.
- To wreck, especially a ship.
- Alternative form of rack (“to cause to suffer pain, etc.”).
Where does wrack come from?
From Middle English wrake, wrache, wreche, from a merger of Old English wracu, wræc (“misery, suffering”) and Old English wrǣċ (“vengeance, revenge”).
Words that rhyme with wrack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of wrack.
Words that sound like wrack
Questions about saying wrack
How do you pronounce wrack?
Say RAK. The American pronunciation is /ræk/. In British English it is /ræk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrack?
Wrack is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: RAK.
Do Americans and Brits say wrack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ræk/ and the British form is /ræk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as wrack?
Wrack sounds the same as rack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.