How to pronounce rattan
Say it like ruh-TAN. Rattan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN).
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- ruh
- TAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rattan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of rattan
American and British speakers say rattan in essentially the same way: /rəˈtæn/ in the US and /rəˈtæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: ruh-TAN.
What does rattan mean?
- Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.
- The plant used as a material for making furniture, baskets etc.
- A cane made from this material.
- To beat with a rattan cane.
Where does rattan come from?
Borrowed from Malay rotan.
Words that rhyme with rattan
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rattan.
Questions about saying rattan
How do you pronounce rattan?
Say ruh-TAN. The American pronunciation is /rəˈtæn/. In British English it is /rəˈtæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rattan?
Rattan has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAN). Broken into parts: ruh · TAN.
Do Americans and Brits say rattan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /rəˈtæn/ and the British form is /rəˈtæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.