How to pronounce "ranch"

ranch

Sports & Recreation
American
/ræntʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

ranch

How natives say ranch

British
/rɑːntʃ/

Syllable Breakdown

ranch

How natives say ranch

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'r' sound by rounding your lips.

  • Move to 'æ' by opening your mouth wide.

  • End with 'ntʃ' by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth and releasing it.

Common Mistakes

  • pronounce as ran (ran)

  • add extra vowel sound (ran-chu)

  • confuse with wrench (wrench)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Start with the 'r' sound by rounding your lips.

  • Move to 'ɑː' by opening your mouth longer and wider.

  • End with 'ntʃ' by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth and releasing it.

common mistakes

  • pronounce as runch (runch)

  • pronounce as range (range)

  • add an extra vowel sound (ran-chu)

FAQ

Why is the 'a' vowel different in AmE and BrE?

In AmE, it's shorter and more front. In BrE, it's longer and more open.

Is there a silent letter in 'ranch'?

No, every letter is pronounced.

What mouth shape for 'r' sound?

Round your lips and push them forward.

Definition

ranch

A place for raising animals, especially cattle or sheep.

Word Family

rancher

/ˈræntʃər/

noun

A person who owns or works on a ranch.

Example: He is a rancher.

ranching

/ˈræntʃɪŋ/

noun

The activity or business of running a ranch.

Example: Ranching is hard work.

ranch-style

/ˈræntʃ staɪl/

adjective

Relating to or characteristic of ranches.

Example: They have a ranch-style house.

Key Pronunciation Differences

'rancher' adds 'ər' sound at the end.

'ranching' adds 'ɪŋ' sound at the end.

'ranch-style' adds 'staɪl' sound after 'ranch'.

Pro Tips

Focus on the vowel sound

Remember AmE 'æ' is shorter, while BrE 'ɑː' is longer.

Emphasize the ending

Make sure you don’t drop the 'ntʃ' sound at the end.

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/əˈpriʃiˌeɪt/

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/ˈæθ.liːt/

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/bɔl/

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/ˈbeɪ.sən/

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/ˈbæskɪt/

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