how to pronounce ranks

/ˈɹæŋks/

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ranks is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of ranks in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… attorneys to join the ranks of law …”

meanings of ranks

noun:

Plural of rank.

verb:

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of rank.

ranks frequency in english - C1 level of CEFR

the word ranks occurs in english on average 11 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.