How to Pronounce Ransom

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹænsəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ransom”

"ransom" has 2 syllables: rans-om. It rhymes with handsome and transom, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ransome — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ransom mean?

noun

  1. Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

    “They were held for two million dollars ransom.”

  2. The release of a captive, or of captured property, by payment of a consideration.

    “prisoners hopeless of ransom”

verb

  1. (14th century) To deliver, especially in context of sin or relevant penalties.
  2. To pay a price to set someone free from captivity or punishment.

    “to ransom prisoners from an enemy”

Words that rhyme with ransom

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

handsometransombransom

Related words

redeemhostagebailoutbail-outrescuerewardrescuingredemption

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ransom"?▾

"Ransom" has 2 syllables: rans · om.

What is the IPA transcription of "ransom"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ransom" is /ˈɹænsəm/.

What does "ransom" mean?▾

Ransom: Money paid for the freeing of a hostage.

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