How to Pronounce Wrack

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

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɹæk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “wrack”

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

Sounds exactly like: rack, rak — easy to mix up when writing.

What does wrack mean?

noun

  1. Vengeance; revenge; persecution; punishment; consequence; trouble.
  2. (except in dialects) Ruin; destruction.

verb

  1. To execute vengeance; avenge.
  2. To worry; tease; torment.

Words that rhyme with wrack

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

crackslackblacktrackhackrackbacksetbackclackattackflakfeedback

Related words

wreckrackruinwrakewreakvengementwratchrevengeance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "wrack"?▾

"Wrack" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "wrack"?▾

The IPA transcription of "wrack" is /ɹæk/.

What does "wrack" mean?▾

Wrack: Vengeance; revenge; persecution; punishment; consequence; trouble.

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