How to Pronounce Ratting

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

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Syllables

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💡 Tip for remembering “ratting”

"ratting" has 2 syllables: ratt-ing. It rhymes with combating and chatting, if that helps it stick.

What does ratting mean?

verb

(usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.
“He is going to rat us out!”
To work as a scab, going against trade union policies.

verb

To scratch or score.
“He ratted a vertical line on his face with a pocket knife.”
To tear, rip, rend.
“Ratted to shreds.”

noun

The blood sport of setting a dog upon rats confined in a pit to see how many he will kill in a given time.
A vocation involving the pest control of rats, typically using a working terrier.

Synonyms

bewray finger put the finger on tell on

Words that rhyme with ratting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

combating chatting slatting batting scatting matting tatting flatting satang patting platting catting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ratting"?▾

"Ratting" has 2 syllables: ratt · ing.

What does "ratting" mean?▾

Ratting: (usually with “on” or “out”) To betray a person or party, especially by telling their secret to an authority or an enemy; to turn someone in.

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