How to Pronounce Ranch

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

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Letters

/ɹɑːntʃ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ranch”

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

What does ranch mean?

noun

  1. A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.
  2. A small farm that cultivates vegetables and/or livestock, especially one in the Southwestern United States.

verb

  1. To operate a ranch; engage in ranching.

    “Formally the widow still ranches, but in fact she leaves all ranching to the foreman.”

  2. To work on a ranch

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Words that rhyme with ranch

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stanchavalanchetranchescranchcranchganchflanchlanch

Related words

spreadrangelandpasturerancherlivestockfarmerfarmhousehusbandry

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ranch"?▾

"Ranch" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ranch"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ranch" is /ɹɑːntʃ/.

What does "ranch" mean?▾

Ranch: A large plot of land used for raising cattle, sheep or other livestock.

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