How to Pronounce Pratfall

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PRATF-all

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💡 Tip for remembering “pratfall”

"pratfall" has 2 syllables: pratf-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does pratfall mean?

noun

  1. A fall onto the buttocks.
  2. A humiliating mistake.

verb

  1. To fall on to the buttocks.

Synonyms

blunderhowler

Words that rhyme with pratfall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

prattfalltushiecrapcrackpantsingtookusforkbuttcrack

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pratfall"?▾

"Pratfall" has 2 syllables: pratf · all.

What does "pratfall" mean?▾

Pratfall: A fall onto the buttocks.

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