How to Pronounce Rattan

To pronounce "rattan", say RATT-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ɹəˈtan/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ɹəˈtan/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rattan”

"rattan" has 2 syllables: ratt-an. It rhymes with deadpan and span, if that helps it stick.

What does rattan mean?

noun

  1. Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.
  2. The plant used as a material for making furniture, baskets etc.

verb

  1. To beat with a rattan cane.

Words that rhyme with rattan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

deadpanspandivanclanmanpanfanqueancaravancatamaranharmattantran

Related words

ratancanevinefujikatotengcalamus

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rattan"?▾

"Rattan" has 2 syllables: ratt · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "rattan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rattan" is /ɹəˈtan/.

What does "rattan" mean?▾

Rattan: Any of several species of climbing palm of the genus Calamus.

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