How to pronounce mallrat
Say it like MAWL-rat. Mallrat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL).
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- MAWL
- rat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mallrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ratKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of mallrat
American and British speakers say mallrat in essentially the same way: /ˈmɔlræt/ in the US and /ˈmɔːlræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAWL-rat.
What does mallrat mean?
- Alternative spelling of mall rat.
Questions about saying mallrat
How do you pronounce mallrat?
Say MAWL-rat. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔlræt/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːlræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mallrat?
Mallrat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAWL). Broken into parts: MAWL · rat.
Do Americans and Brits say mallrat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɔlræt/ and the British form is /ˈmɔːlræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.