How to pronounce moonrat
Say it like MOON-rat. Moonrat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON).
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- MOON
- rat
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moonrat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MOONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ratKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of moonrat
American and British speakers say moonrat in essentially the same way: /ˈmunræt/ in the US and /ˈmuːnræt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MOON-rat.
What does moonrat mean?
- A gymnure, especially the greater gymnure, Echinosorex gymnura.
Where does moonrat come from?
From moon + rat, a calque of Malay tikus balan (tikus (“rat”) + bulan (“moon”)).
Questions about saying moonrat
How do you pronounce moonrat?
Say MOON-rat. The American pronunciation is /ˈmunræt/. In British English it is /ˈmuːnræt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moonrat?
Moonrat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOON). Broken into parts: MOON · rat.
Do Americans and Brits say moonrat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmunræt/ and the British form is /ˈmuːnræt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.