How to Pronounce Ratel

To pronounce "ratel", say RAT-el — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɑːtəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɹɑːtəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ratel”

"ratel" has 2 syllables: rat-el. It rhymes with prattle and battle, if that helps it stick.

What does ratel mean?

noun

  1. A carnivorous mammal, Mellivora capensis, found in Africa and some parts of Asia; the honey badger.

Words that rhyme with ratel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prattlebattlerattleattletattlebattelcattlechattelembattlebrattlespattleattal

Related words

honeybadgerreitbokantelabbitnoki

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ratel"?▾

"Ratel" has 2 syllables: rat · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "ratel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ratel" is /ˈɹɑːtəl/.

What does "ratel" mean?▾

Ratel: A carnivorous mammal, Mellivora capensis, found in Africa and some parts of Asia; the honey badger.

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