How to pronounce ratu
Say it like rah-TOO. Ratu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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US American/rɑˈtu/rah-TOO
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- rah
- TOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ratu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does ratu mean?
noun
- A Fijian chief or chiefly titleholder.“The ratu presided over the traditional ceremony.”
Where does ratu come from?
Borrowed from Fijian Ratu.
Words that rhyme with ratu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ratu.
Questions about saying ratu
How do you pronounce ratu?
Say rah-TOO. The American pronunciation is /rɑˈtu/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ratu?
Ratu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: rah · TOO.