How to Pronounce Rattling

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

RATTL-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “rattling”

"rattling" has 2 syllables: rattl-ing. It rhymes with prattling and gatling, if that helps it stick.

What does rattling mean?

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. Rattle (a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another)

adjective

  1. Lively, quick (speech, pace).
  2. (intensifier) good, fine.

    “a rattling good lunch”

Words that rhyme with rattling

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

prattlinggatlingbattlingfatlingtattlingflatlingcatlingspratling

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rattling"?▾

"Rattling" has 2 syllables: rattl · ing.

What does "rattling" mean?▾

Rattling: To create a rattling sound by shaking or striking.

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