How to Pronounce Packrat

To pronounce "packrat", say PACKR-at — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PACKR-at

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"packrat" has 2 syllables: packr-at.

What does packrat mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of rodent in the genus Neotoma, but most commonly the bushy-tailed woodrat (Neotoma cinerea).
  2. One who tends to acquire various objects; one who collects, accumulates or has trouble throwing things away; a hoarder.

verb

  1. To hoard things.

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How many syllables are in "packrat"?▾

"Packrat" has 2 syllables: packr · at.

What does "packrat" mean?▾

Packrat: Any of several species of rodent in the genus Neotoma, but most commonly the bushy-tailed woodrat (Neotoma cinerea).

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