To pronounce "rancorous", say RANC-or-ous — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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RANC-or-ous
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"rancorous" has 3 syllables: ranc-or-ous. It rhymes with cantankerous and cankerous, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rancorous" has 3 syllables: ranc · or · ous.
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