How to pronounce rattles
Say it like RAT-ulz. Rattles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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US American/ˈrætəlz/RAT-ulz
UK British/ˈrætəlz/RAT-ulz
- RAT
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rattles 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rattles
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-ulz.
What does rattles mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rattle How to pronounce rattle
- plural of rattle How to pronounce rattle
Questions about saying rattles
How do you pronounce rattles?
Say RAT-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrætəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rattles?
Rattles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · ulz.
Is rattles 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 /ˈrætəlz/ (RAT-ulz).