How to Pronounce Rattle

To pronounce "rattle", say RATTL-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹæt.l̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈɹæt.l̩/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rattle”

"rattle" has 2 syllables: rattl-e. It rhymes with prattle and battle, if that helps it stick.

What does rattle mean?

noun

  1. A sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.

    “I wish they would fix the rattle under my dashboard.”

  2. A baby’s toy designed to make sound when shaken, usually containing loose grains or pellets in a hollow container.

verb

  1. To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

    “Rattle the can of cat treats if you need to find Fluffy.”

  2. To scare, startle, unsettle, or unnerve.

Words that rhyme with rattle

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prattlebattleattletattlebattelcattleratelchattelembattlebrattlespattleattal

Related words

shakejoltshakingnoisestirtrembleshiveragitate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rattle"?▾

"Rattle" has 2 syllables: rattl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rattle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rattle" is /ˈɹæt.l̩/.

What does "rattle" mean?▾

Rattle: A sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another.

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