To pronounce "rankled", say RANKL-ed — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
rankled
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RANKL-ed
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"rankled" has 2 syllables: rankl-ed. It rhymes with ankled, if that helps it stick.
verb
“a splinter rankles in the flesh”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Rankled" has 2 syllables: rankl · ed.
Rankled: To cause irritation or deep bitterness.
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