How to pronounce rattlesnake
Say it like RAT-ul-snayk. Rattlesnake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- ul
- snayk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rattlesnake 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- snaykGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rattlesnake
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-ul-snayk.
What does rattlesnake mean?
- Any of various venomous American snakes, of genera Crotalus and Sistrurus, having a rattle at the end of its tail.
Where does rattlesnake come from?
From rattle + snake.
Questions about saying rattlesnake
How do you pronounce rattlesnake?
Say RAT-ul-snayk. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəlˌsneɪk/. In British English it is /ˈrætəlˌsneɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rattlesnake?
Rattlesnake has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · ul · snayk.
Is rattlesnake 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 /ˈrætəlˌsneɪk/ (RAT-ul-snayk).