How to pronounce pratfall
Say it like PRAT-fawl. Pratfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAT).
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- PRAT
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pratfall pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of pratfall
American and British speakers say pratfall in essentially the same way: /ˈprætˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈprætˌfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAT-fawl.
What does pratfall mean?
- A fall onto the buttocks.
- A humiliating mistake.
- A staged trip or fall, often for comedic purposes.“The motivational speaker started with a pratfall so he could speak about the importance of getting back up.”
- To fall on to the buttocks.
Where does pratfall come from?
From prat + fall.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying pratfall
How do you pronounce pratfall?
Say PRAT-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈprætˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈprætˌfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pratfall?
Pratfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAT). Broken into parts: PRAT · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say pratfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈprætˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈprætˌfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.