How to pronounce ratfink
Say it like RAT-fingk. Ratfink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- fingk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratfink 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.
- fingkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ratfink
American and British speakers say ratfink in essentially the same way: /ˈrætfɪŋk/ in the US and /ˈrætfɪŋk/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAT-fingk.
What does ratfink mean?
- An informer or spy; a traitor.
- A dislikable or contemptible person.
- A strikebreaker.
- To inform on; to betray.
Where does ratfink come from?
From rat + fink.
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Questions about saying ratfink
How do you pronounce ratfink?
Say RAT-fingk. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætfɪŋk/. In British English it is /ˈrætfɪŋk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratfink?
Ratfink has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · fingk.
Do Americans and Brits say ratfink the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrætfɪŋk/ and the British form is /ˈrætfɪŋk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.