How to Pronounce Ransack

To pronounce "ransack", say RANS-ack — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹænsæk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹænsæk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ransack”

"ransack" has 2 syllables: rans-ack. It rhymes with crack and slack, if that helps it stick.

What does ransack mean?

noun

  1. Eager search.

verb

  1. To loot or pillage. See also sack.
  2. To make a vigorous and thorough search of (a place, person) with a view to stealing something, especially when leaving behind a state of disarray.

    “to ransack a house for valuables”

Words that rhyme with ransack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ransack"?▾

"Ransack" has 2 syllables: rans · ack.

What is the IPA transcription of "ransack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ransack" is /ˈɹænsæk/.

What does "ransack" mean?▾

Ransack: Eager search.

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