How to Pronounce Rattles

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

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

RATTL-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “rattles”

"rattles" has 2 syllables: rattl-es. It rhymes with chattels and battels, if that helps it stick.

What does rattles 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.

noun

  1. A former Middle Eastern and North African unit of dry weight, usually between 1–5 pounds (0.5–2.5 kg).

Synonyms

pound

Words that rhyme with rattles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chattelsbattelsprattlesbattlestattles

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rattles"?▾

"Rattles" has 2 syllables: rattl · es.

What does "rattles" mean?▾

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

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