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