How to pronounce rattling
Say it like RAT-ling. Rattling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT).
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- RAT
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rattling 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rattling
American and British speakers say rattling in essentially the same way: /ˈrætlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈrætlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: RAT-ling.
What does rattling mean?
- rattle (a sound made by objects shaking or vibrating against one another)
- Lively, quick (speech, pace).
- good, fine.“a rattling good lunch”
- present participle and gerund of rattle How to pronounce rattle
Questions about saying rattling
How do you pronounce rattling?
Say RAT-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈrætlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈrætlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rattling?
Rattling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RAT). Broken into parts: RAT · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say rattling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrætlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈrætlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.