How to pronounce rattlesnakes
Say it like RAT-ul-snayks. Rattlesnakes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- ul
- snayks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rattlesnakes 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.
- snayksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of rattlesnakes
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: RAT-ul-snayks.
What does rattlesnakes mean?
- plural of rattlesnake How to pronounce rattlesnake
Questions about saying rattlesnakes
How do you pronounce rattlesnakes?
Say RAT-ul-snayks. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætəlˌsneɪks/. In British English it is /ˈrætəlˌsneɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rattlesnakes?
Rattlesnakes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · ul · snayks.
Is rattlesnakes 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 /ˈrætəlˌsneɪks/ (RAT-ul-snayks).