How to pronounce prattler
Say it like PRAT-uh-ler. Prattler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAT).
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- PRAT
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prattler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prattler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PRAT-uh-luh.
What does prattler mean?
- One who prattles or is inclined to do so.“The patrolman had the misfortune to be assigned a beat that ran past the house of Ms. McDougall, a notorious prattler and neighborhood gossip.”
Where does prattler come from?
From prattle + -er.
Questions about saying prattler
How do you pronounce prattler?
Say PRAT-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈprætələr/. In British English it is /ˈprætələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prattler?
Prattler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAT). Broken into parts: PRAT · uh · ler.
Is prattler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprætələ/ (PRAT-uh-luh).