How to pronounce ratbag
Say it like RAT-bag. Ratbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- bag
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratbag pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- bagKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ratbag
American and British speakers say ratbag in essentially the same way: /ˈrætbæɡ/ in the US and /ˈrætbæɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAT-bag.
What does ratbag mean?
- A despicable person.“Then he went and sneaked on me to my boss. What a ratbag!”
- A mischievous person, especially a child.
Where does ratbag come from?
From rat + bag.
Questions about saying ratbag
How do you pronounce ratbag?
Say RAT-bag. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætbæɡ/. In British English it is /ˈrætbæɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratbag?
Ratbag has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · bag.
Do Americans and Brits say ratbag the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrætbæɡ/ and the British form is /ˈrætbæɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.