To pronounce "high-ranking", say HIGHR-ank-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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HIGHR-ank-ing
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"high-ranking" has 3 syllables: highr-ank-ing.
adjective
“She is a high-ranking official in the government.”
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"High-ranking" has 3 syllables: highr · ank · ing.
High-ranking: At an important, elevated, or exalted level in a hierarchy or organization; high-level.
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