How to pronounce ratcheted
Say it like RACH-uh-tid. Ratcheted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RACH).
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- RACH
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratcheted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RACHSay 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.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ratcheted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RACH-uh-tid.
What does ratcheted mean?
- simple past and past participle of ratchet How to pronounce ratchet
Questions about saying ratcheted
How do you pronounce ratcheted?
Say RACH-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætʃətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈrætʃətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratcheted?
Ratcheted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RACH). Broken into parts: RACH · uh · tid.
Is ratcheted 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 /ˈrætʃətɪd/ (RACH-uh-tid).