How to pronounce bratty
Say it like BRAT-ee. Bratty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAT).
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- BRAT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bratty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bratty
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: BRAT-ee.
What does bratty mean?
- Characteristic of a brat; unruly and impolite.
- Characteristic of a brat (the qualities possessed by a confident and assertive woman).
- A cake of dried cow dung, used for fuel.
Where does bratty come from?
From brat + -y.
Words that rhyme with bratty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bratty.
Questions about saying bratty
How do you pronounce bratty?
Say BRAT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈbræti/. In British English it is /ˈbræti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bratty?
Bratty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRAT). Broken into parts: BRAT · ee.
Is bratty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈbræti/ (BRAT-ee).