How to Pronounce Ranks

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

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/ɹæŋks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ranks”

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

What does ranks mean?

noun

  1. A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers [the corresponding term for the perpendicular columns in such a pattern is "file"].

    “The front rank kneeled to reload while the second rank fired over their heads.”

  2. In a pipe organ, a set of pipes of a certain quality for which each pipe corresponds to one key or pedal.

verb

  1. To place abreast, or in a line.
  2. To have a ranking.

    “Their defense ranked third in the league.”

Words that rhyme with ranks

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

manxblanksthanksbrankscranksflanksclanksfrancsspanksswanksoutflankscrookshanks

Related words

abundantgradeout-and-outconspicuousright-downoutrankobviousdownright

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ranks"?▾

"Ranks" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "ranks"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ranks" is /ɹæŋks/.

What does "ranks" mean?▾

Ranks: A row of people or things organized in a grid pattern, often soldiers [the corresponding term for the perpendicular columns in such a pattern is "file"].

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