How to pronounce pratt
Say it like PRAT. Pratt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- PRAT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pratt 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.
American vs British pronunciation of pratt
American and British speakers say pratt in essentially the same way: /præt/ in the US and /præt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRAT.
What does pratt mean?
- Alternative spelling of prat (“trick, prank”).
Where does pratt come from?
From Middle English prat, from Old English prætt.
Words that rhyme with pratt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pratt.
Questions about saying pratt
How do you pronounce pratt?
Say PRAT. The American pronunciation is /præt/. In British English it is /præt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pratt?
Pratt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PRAT.
Do Americans and Brits say pratt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /præt/ and the British form is /præt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.