How to Pronounce Ratchets

To pronounce "ratchets", say RATCH-ets — 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

RATCH-ets

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💡 Tip for remembering “ratchets”

"ratchets" has 2 syllables: ratch-ets. It rhymes with sachets and hatchets, if that helps it stick.

What does ratchets mean?

noun

  1. A pawl, click or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.
  2. A mechanism composed of a ratchet wheel, or ratch and pawl.

Words that rhyme with ratchets

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sachetshatchetscachets

Related words

ratchrachetrampingcrankscreepseasesstokessimmers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ratchets"?▾

"Ratchets" has 2 syllables: ratch · ets.

What does "ratchets" mean?▾

Ratchets: A pawl, click or detent for holding or propelling a ratchet wheel, or ratch, etc.

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