How to pronounce rackle
Say it like RAK-ul. Rackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK).
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- RAK
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rackle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rackle
American and British speakers say rackle in essentially the same way: /ˈrækəl/ in the US and /ˈrækəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAK-ul.
What does rackle mean?
- Of a person: rash, impetuous, reckless
- Rough, crude
- Sturdy in old age
Where does rackle come from?
Uncertain. Probably from rack (“to drive; move; go forward rapidly”), alteration of Middle English reken (“to drive; move; tend”), from Old Norse reka, vreka (“to drive; drift; toss”) + -le (“tending or prone to”).
Words that rhyme with rackle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rackle.
Questions about saying rackle
How do you pronounce rackle?
Say RAK-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈrækəl/. In British English it is /ˈrækəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rackle?
Rackle has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAK). Broken into parts: RAK · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say rackle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrækəl/ and the British form is /ˈrækəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.