How to pronounce rattler
Say it like RAT-uh-ler. Rattler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- uh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rattler 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of rattler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-uh-luh.
What does rattler mean?
- Anything that rattles.
- A rattlesnake.
- A freight train or, (chiefly UK), a passenger train.
Where does rattler come from?
From rattle + -er.
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Questions about saying rattler
How do you pronounce rattler?
Say RAT-uh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈrætələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rattler?
Rattler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · uh · ler.
Is rattler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈrætələ/ (RAT-uh-luh).