How to pronounce ratatouille
Say it like rat-uh-TOOY. Ratatouille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOOY).
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- rat
- uh
- TOOY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratatouille pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ratGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TOOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of ratatouille
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: rat-uh-TOOY.
What does ratatouille mean?
- A traditional French Provençal stewed vegetable dish consisting primarily of tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant.
- To control someone as though they were a puppet.
Where does ratatouille come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French ratatouille, from Occitan ratatolha (ratatouille is a dish originally from Nice, and is also found in Provence), French form from diminutive prefix tat- + touiller (“to stir”), from Latin tudiculō (“grind, mi
Questions about saying ratatouille
How do you pronounce ratatouille?
Say rat-uh-TOOY. The American pronunciation is /ˌrætəˈtuj/. In British English it is /ˌrætəˈtuːj/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratatouille?
Ratatouille has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOOY). Broken into parts: rat · uh · TOOY.
Is ratatouille pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌrætəˈtuːj/ (rat-uh-TOOY).