How to Pronounce Rack

To pronounce "rack", say RACK — one syllable, IPA /ɹæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “rack”

"rack" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: wrack, rak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does rack mean?

noun

  1. A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other
  2. Any of various kinds of frame for holding luggage or other objects on a vehicle or vessel.

verb

  1. To place in or hang on a rack.
  2. To torture (someone) on the rack.

Synonyms

luggage rackrack blockrack upshear

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Words that rhyme with rack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedbacktack

Related words

wheeltormentgougescudstandwringextorttorture

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rack"?▾

"Rack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "rack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rack" is /ɹæk/.

What does "rack" mean?▾

Rack: A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other

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